Yongji, Shanxi Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Yongji climate at a glance

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.

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.

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. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. April is the cloudiest, at 41%. Over the year the sun shines about 47% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 149 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January4.6 mm357%57%16°-19°
February8.4 mm357%48%25°-16°
March14 mm451%44%32°-9°
April40 mm651%41%38°-3°
May51 mm752%41%40°
June58 mm757%43%42°12°
July91 mm974%43%42°16°
August82 mm973%43%41°13°
September85 mm972%47%40°
October53 mm772%41%33°-4°
November23 mm562%53%27°-11°
December3.8 mm254%62%22°-16°

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?

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 sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station YUNCHENG (59 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station YUNCHENG.