Briefing
One of the six ancient capitals in China, Luoyang is situated in central China, encircled by Mangling Mountain in the north and Songshan Mountain in the south. Luoyang, in the central plain, lies in the North Temperate Zone, having a continental climate with four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is 14.2 degrees Celsius with sufficient rainfall, mainly concentrated in June, July and August, with an annual average of 546 mm.
Characters of the four seasons in Luoyang
* Early Spring may have a period of dust storms while the late Spring may be pleasant
* a hot and humid Summer
* Autumn enjoys sunny days with modest temperatures
* a cold Winter with a black frost period can last 217 days
Climate Data Table for Luoyang
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Month
Item
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Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
|
maximum
temperature
(℃)
|
6.1
|
8.7
|
14.7
|
21.7
|
27.9
|
31.1
|
32.6
|
31.1
|
26.9
|
21.7
|
14.2
|
8.1
|
|
minimum
temperature
(℃)
|
-4.1
|
-2.0
|
3.5
|
9.7
|
15.0
|
20.5
|
23.3
|
22.2
|
16.5
|
10.2
|
3.8
|
-2.2
|
|
Rainfall (mm)
|
6.9
|
12.5
|
25.4
|
45.1
|
47.0
|
66.3
|
141.5
|
95.8
|
74.7
|
46.0
|
30.6
|
9.3
|
|
Days of rainfall
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
13
|
11
|
10
|
8
|
6
|
3
|
Tips for Luoyang Weather
Best time to visit Luoyang
The recommended periods to visit Luoyang may be April to May in the spring and September to November in the autumn.
During April to May when the peony fair is on in Luoyang, tourists can see peony flowers in the main scenic spots of gardens and parks. When peonies bloom in different colours, the whole garden is like a flower sea.
Another good time to visit Luoyang is during Autumn, when visitors may find great pleasure in climbing mountains in cool weather and appreciating the blooming chrysanthemums.
Choosing Your Cultural Tours
If you are fond of Chinese religious culture, Luoyang would be a must-see destination for you. The attractions in Luoyang are focussed on the profound religious culture. Luoyang is the birthplace of Heluo Culture, which produced the most ancient Chinese classic known as The Book of Changes. Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism thrived here, as did the idealist school of philosophical thought. A visit to Longmen Grottoes will reward you with magnificent artworks of the Buddhist culture.
Try to Avoid domestic travel seasons
Try to plan your Luoyang tour to avoid the peak holidays. Because they are popular with Chinese tourists, Luoyang attractions become more crowded in these periods.
The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for travelling.
The Luoyang Peony Fair is always held from April to the first ten days of May; if you want to have a peony tour in Luoyang, try to arrange your holiday in this period.
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