Town in Shanxi, China
Pingyao weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Pingyao
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild and dry. Jun–Aug is hot and busy; winters are very cold, so inns heat poorly. Golden Week is packed.
Pingyao weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°4 mm
- Feb6°8 mm
- Mar14°10 mm
- Apr22°30 mm
- May28°40 mm
- Jun32°60 mm
- Jul33°128 mm
- Aug30°119 mm
- Sep25°87 mm
- Oct19°36 mm
- Nov10°15 mm
- Dec3°4 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | -9°C15°F | 4 mm | 63% | Freezing |
| February | 6°C44°F | -6°C22°F | 8 mm | 59% | Cold |
| March | 14°C57°F | -1°C30°F | 10 mm | 50% | Cool |
| April | 22°C71°F | 5°C41°F | 30 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
| May | 28°C82°F | 12°C53°F | 40 mm | 45% | Pleasant |
| June | 32°C90°F | 17°C63°F | 60 mm | 50% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C91°F | 20°C67°F | 128 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C86°F | 18°C65°F | 119 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 13°C55°F | 87 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| October | 19°C65°F | 5°C42°F | 36 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| November | 10°C50°F | -2°C29°F | 15 mm | 64% | Cold |
| December | 3°C38°F | -8°C17°F | 4 mm | 63% | Cold |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Pingyao?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild and dry. Jun–Aug is hot and busy; winters are very cold, so inns heat poorly. Golden Week is packed.
When is the rainy season in Pingyao?
Rain peaks in July with about 128 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Pingyao?
July, with average highs of 33°C (91°F).
How cold does Pingyao get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -9°C (15°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.