Shanxi weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shanxi, China. Like most weather services, we show Shanxi at one spot: Taiyuan, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Taiyuan weather
Is it raining in Taiyuan right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Taiyuan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–16° and lows of 1–5°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Wednesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Taiyuan lately?
In the past 7 days, Taiyuan had 1 rainy day and 6.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Taiyuan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Shanxi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shanxi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shanxi is Apr–Jun, Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Shanxi?
July is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Shanxi?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -13°C (8°F).
Does Shanxi have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 120 mm (4.7 in).
Shanxi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Taiyuan), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Shanxi
Weather can differ a lot within Shanxi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyuan | Apr–Jun, Sep | None | -1–30°C | 486 mm |
| Lüliang | Apr–Jun, Sep | None | -2–29°C | 511 mm |
| Datong | Apr–Jun, Aug–Sep | None | -5–29°C | 430 mm |
| Jinzhong | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 1–31°C | 504 mm |
| Changzhi | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul | 0–28°C | 596 mm |
| Linfen | Apr–Jun, Oct | None | 2–32°C | 548 mm |
| Yangquan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 1–31°C | 540 mm |
| Changzhi | Apr–Jun, Oct | None | 3–32°C | 604 mm |
| Yuncheng | Apr–Jun, Oct | None | 3–32°C | 602 mm |
| Xinzhou | Apr–Jun, Sep | None | -3–28°C | 482 mm |
| Yuanping | Apr–Jun, Sep | None | -3–28°C | 482 mm |
| Jincheng | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 2–30°C | 627 mm |