What’s the climate like in Shanxi?
The current climate in Shanxi features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shanxi in recent years was 38°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2016.
On average, Shanxi gets 899 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Shanxi?
The best time to visit Shanxi for sunny weather is March, April and July through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Shanxi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Shanxi
The climate table of Shanxi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 2 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 78 | 19 | 84 | 82 | 137 | 138 | 110 | 119 | 55 | 60 | 13 | 3,6 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,9 | 2,2 | 1,0 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 2,3 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in December
- Precipitation*: 899 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Snowfall: 8,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 3,6 mm in December, 13 mm in November and 19 mm in February
- Wettest months: 138 mm in June, 137 mm in May and 119 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shanxi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shanxi, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shanxi
This graph shows how much rainfall Shanxi, China, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shanxi
This graph shows how much snow Shanxi, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shanxi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shanxi, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shanxi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shanxi, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shanxi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shanxi, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shanxi
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shanxi, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Shanxi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shanxi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
