Luoyang
City in China
Luoyang is a city in China with a population of about 7.1 million in 2024. Located 681 km from Beijing, it draws visitors to explore cultural landmarks such as the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple.
What to see
The city features significant cultural attractions. Visitors can tour the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes and the White Horse Temple.
When to go
January sees daily highs of 7 °C and lows of -4 °C with 9 mm of rain over 4 days. February averages highs of 10 °C and lows of -2 °C with 13 mm of rain. March brings highs of 16 °C and lows of 3 °C with 27 mm of rain. April has highs of 23 °C and lows of 10 °C with 30 mm of rain across 7 days. May reaches highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C with 57 mm of rain. June features highs of 32 °C and lows of 21 °C with 64 mm of rain over 9 days. July is the wettest month with highs of 32 °C, lows of 23 °C, and 134 mm of rain on 16 days. August has highs of 30 °C, lows of 22 °C, and 102 mm of rain. September cools to highs of 26 °C and lows of 17 °C with 83 mm of rain. October brings highs of 21 °C and lows of 10 °C with 38 mm of rain. November sees highs of 14 °C and lows of 3 °C with 21 mm of rain. December records highs of 8 °C and lows of -2 °C with 8 mm of rain over 2 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Luoyang Beijiao Airport, located 10 km from Luoyang in Laocheng, China.
Top sights in Luoyang
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 134 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 13 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 64 | 134 | 102 | 83 | 38 | 21 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Luoyang (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.