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Yongji, Shanxi Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Yongji, Shanxi?
Yongji, Shanxi gets 514 mm of precipitation a year over about 70 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low -6°C).
Semi-arid climate
Yongji, Shanxi has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 5°C in January to 33°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -3° | 7° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 20° |
How much rain does Yongji get?
Yongji gets 514 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 70 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 71% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 91 mm. December is the driest, with 4 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 51 days, to January 12, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Yongji got no rain, against a normal of 514 mm for those months.
Yongji weather by month
Yongji weather in January
In January, Yongji averages a high of 6°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (1979) and the record low is -19°C (1971).
Yongji weather in February
In February, Yongji averages a high of 10°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 25°C (1979) and the record low is -16°C (1971).
Yongji weather in March
In March, Yongji averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 32°C (2013) and the record low is -9°C (1988).
Yongji weather in April
In April, Yongji averages a high of 23°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is -3°C (1970). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yongji weather in May
In May, Yongji averages a high of 28°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 40°C (1980) and the record low is 3°C (1991).
Yongji weather in June
In June, Yongji averages a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2005) and the record low is 12°C (1980).
Yongji weather in July
In July, Yongji averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 91 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2002) and the record low is 16°C (1973).
Yongji weather in August
In August, Yongji averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2025) and the record low is 13°C (1976).
Yongji weather in September
In September, Yongji averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (1997) and the record low is 3°C (1970). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yongji weather in October
In October, Yongji averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 33°C (1987) and the record low is -4°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yongji weather in November
In November, Yongji averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (2023) and the record low is -11°C (1987).
Yongji weather in December
In December, Yongji averages a high of 7°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (2023) and the record low is -16°C (2020).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yongji
December is the sunniest month in Yongji, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest, at 41%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 47% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yongji is sunnier than 52% of China.
Humidity peaks in July at 74% and is lowest in March at 51%.
Yongji has about 55 days a year above 32°C. Yongji is hotter than 81% of China.
First and last freeze in Yongji
The first fall freeze in Yongji typically comes around November 11, and the last spring freeze around March 21. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 235 days.
Yongji weather records
These records cover YUNCHENG during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yongji station is 42°C, on June 23, 2005. The coldest is -19°C, on January 23, 1971.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 149 mm of precipitation, on September 1, 1972.
36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Yongji
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 7°C and lows near -4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 9°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° | 6° | 4.6 mm | 3 | 57% | 57% | 16° | -19° |
| February | -2° | 10° | 8.4 mm | 3 | 57% | 48% | 25° | -16° |
| March | 4° | 16° | 14 mm | 4 | 51% | 44% | 32° | -9° |
| April | 10° | 23° | 40 mm | 6 | 51% | 41% | 38° | -3° |
| May | 15° | 28° | 51 mm | 7 | 52% | 41% | 40° | 3° |
| June | 20° | 32° | 58 mm | 7 | 57% | 43% | 42° | 12° |
| July | 23° | 33° | 91 mm | 9 | 74% | 43% | 42° | 16° |
| August | 22° | 31° | 82 mm | 9 | 73% | 43% | 41° | 13° |
| September | 17° | 27° | 85 mm | 9 | 72% | 47% | 40° | 3° |
| October | 10° | 21° | 53 mm | 7 | 72% | 41% | 33° | -4° |
| November | 2° | 13° | 23 mm | 5 | 62% | 53% | 27° | -11° |
| December | -4° | 7° | 3.8 mm | 2 | 54% | 62% | 22° | -16° |
Station: YUNCHENG, 59 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Yongji climate questions
How much rain does Yongji get?
Yongji gets 514 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 70 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yongji?
July is the wettest month in Yongji, with 91 mm. December is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Yongji have a year?
Yongji has about 70 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Yongji?
July is the warmest month in Yongji, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Yongji?
January is the coldest month in Yongji, with an average low of -6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yongji?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Yongji station is 42°C, set on June 23, 2005. The record low is -19°C, on January 23, 1971.
What is the sunniest month in Yongji?
December is the sunniest month in Yongji, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Yongji?
The first fall freeze in Yongji typically comes around November 11. The last spring freeze is around March 21.
What is the best time to visit Yongji?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.