Shuanglin Temple
Pingyao, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shuanglin Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Pingyao County. It is a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient City of Ping Yao.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 30 °C. These months also see the most rain, with July and August having about 14 rainy days each. For cooler temperatures, visit in April or October when daily highs are between 18 °C and 20 °C.
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is the nearest airport, located 78 km away. The temple is about 481 km from Beijing. Visitors can combine a trip to Shuanglin Temple with a visit to Zhenguo Temple, which is 18.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is August, with about 115 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -5 | -1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 41 | 60 | 112 | 115 | 66 | 34 | 13 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
