Pingyao
City in China
Pingyao is a city in China with a population of 50,000. Located 475 km from Beijing, it attracts visitors interested in its historic architecture and designated world heritage sites.
What to see
The city is home to two significant historical sites. Visitors can explore the Shuanglin Temple and the Zhenguo Temple. Both sites are recognized for their historical importance.
When to go
Pingyao experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Winters are cold, with January seeing daily highs of 4 °C and lows of -8 °C. The weather warms significantly by spring; April averages highs of 20 °C and lows of 6 °C. Summer months are the warmest, with July and August reaching highs of 28 °C to 30 °C. These months also see the most precipitation, with about 14 rainy days each. For milder weather, late spring or early autumn are suitable. September features pleasant highs of 24 °C and lows of 13 °C, with rain on about 9 days. October remains cool with highs of 18 °C and lows of 6 °C, and precipitation decreases to about 6 rainy days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, located 73 km from Pingyao. Travelers arriving in China can fly into this airport in Taiyuan and complete the journey to Pingyao by ground transport.
Top sights in Pingyao
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 127 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -5 | -1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 6 | 14 | 29 | 45 | 68 | 125 | 127 | 72 | 37 | 13 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Pingyao (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.