Changzhi climate
Changzhi (Shanxi, China) has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C58 °F, and about 604 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Changzhi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 540 | −522 | 031 | 90.3 |
| Feb | 947 | −327 | 337 | 130.5 |
| Mar | 1661 | 236 | 948 | 160.6 |
| Apr | 2374 | 847 | 1660 | 381.5 |
| May | 2984 | 1457 | 2171 | 592.3 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 702.7 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2271 | 2882 | 1194.7 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2169 | 2679 | 1034.1 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1560 | 2170 | 1014.0 |
| Oct | 2169 | 948 | 1558 | 461.8 |
| Nov | 1355 | 134 | 745 | 240.9 |
| Dec | 643 | −424 | 133 | 60.2 |
| Year | 3392 | −522 | 1458 | 60424 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 52% | 2.5 | 10:02 |
| Feb | 62% | 57% | 3.1 | 10:52 |
| Mar | 54% | 58% | 4.2 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 53% | 60% | 5.1 | 13:02 |
| May | 52% | 65% | 5.6 | 13:00 |
| Jun | 56% | 65% | 5.5 | 14:31 |
| Jul | 68% | 66% | 5.0 | 14:18 |
| Aug | 70% | 65% | 4.5 | 13:28 |
| Sep | 68% | 66% | 3.8 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 66% | 56% | 3.2 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 65% | 48% | 2.6 | 10:15 |
| Dec | 60% | 45% | 2.4 | 9:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Changzhi is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C40 °F and lows −5 °C22 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28 °C50.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 604 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is July (119 mm4.7 in), the driest is December (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in May to 70% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Changzhi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 38 mm1.5 in to 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C40 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Changzhi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 540 to 9 °C47 °F, lows −522 to −3 °C27 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1661 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 236 to 14 °C57 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1355 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 134 to 15 °C60 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Changzhi compares
Compared with Luoyang, about 87 km to the southeast, Changzhi is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler and receives 8% less precipitation (604 mm24 in vs 659 mm26 in). The difference is largest in November (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Changzhi is the 325th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 399th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Amarillo (United States, BSk), Wichita (United States, Cfa) and Pueblo (United States, BSk).
Nearby places
- Yima 54 km · 14 °C57 °F · 642 mm25 in
- Sanmenxia 69 km · 14 °C58 °F · 602 mm24 in
- Yuncheng 71 km · 15 °C58 °F · 602 mm24 in
- Jiyuan 78 km · 16 °C60 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Luoyang 87 km · 16 °C60 °F · 659 mm26 in
- Linfen 100 km · 14 °C58 °F · 549 mm22 in
- Jincheng 104 km · 12 °C54 °F · 626 mm25 in
- Hancheng 122 km · 15 °C59 °F · 572 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Changzhi?
July is the warmest month in Changzhi, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Changzhi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (40 °F) and an average low of -5 °C (22 °F).
When does it rain the most in Changzhi?
July is the wettest month with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Changzhi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 584 m, while Changzhi lies at about 381 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.