AI-generatedLuoyang at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 712 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 128 m
Climate in Luoyang
Luoyang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Luoyang is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:3517:57
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:19–07:09 · evening 17:23–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:19 · evening 18:13–18:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Luoyang in October?
In October, Luoyang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Luoyang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:35 – 17:57
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Luoyang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Luoyang, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Luoyang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Luoyang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Luoyang has about 6 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Luoyang
How breezy and how cloudy Luoyang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Luoyang typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Luoyang: variable cloud, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Luoyang
How often the day gets hot in Luoyang (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Luoyang has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Luoyang
Snow is possible in Luoyang, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Luoyang.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Luoyang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 7° | −4° | 3.8 h | 3 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 11° | −2° | 4.5 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 17° | 4° | 5.4 h | 3 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 24° | 10° | 6.4 h | 5 | 38 |
| MayMay | 77 | 29° | 15° | 6.7 h | 6 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 33° | 21° | 6.5 h | 7 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 33° | 23° | 5.4 h | 14 | 167 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 31° | 22° | 5.1 h | 12 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 27° | 17° | 4.7 h | 10 | 110 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 22° | 11° | 4.6 h | 6 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 15° | 4° | 4.5 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 9° | −2° | 4.1 h | 2 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.67° N, 112.44° E · 128 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Luoyang
The best time to visit Luoyang is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 167 mm.
Luoyang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Luoyang in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Luoyang in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Luoyang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Luoyang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 7–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Luoyang for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Luoyang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Luoyang: score 89 against 80. In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 89better |
| Day high | 22° | 24° |
| Night low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 38 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Luoyang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January7° · 4 h
In January, Luoyang is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in January49February11° · 5 h
In February, Luoyang is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in February85March17° · 5 h
In March, Luoyang is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in March89April24° · 6 h
In April, Luoyang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in April77May29° · 7 h
In May, Luoyang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in May48June33° · 7 h
In June, Luoyang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in June33July33° · 5 h
In July, Luoyang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 167 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in July46August31° · 5 h
In August, Luoyang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 133 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in August74September27° · 5 h
In September, Luoyang is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 110 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in September80October22° · 5 h
In October, Luoyang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in October67November15° · 5 h
In November, Luoyang is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Luoyang.
Luoyang in November38December9° · 4 h
In December, Luoyang is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luoyang.
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Luoyang vs. Zhengzhou
In October the holiday weather in Luoyang and Zhengzhou is about equally good (score 80 vs. 83). During the day it is about as warm in Zhengzhou as in Luoyang.
| in October | Luoyang | Zhengzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Luoyang ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Quanzhou27°25°88
- 6Dalian17°19°86
- 7Kaifeng22°84
- 8Xiamen28°25°84
- 14LuoyangThis page22°80
Planning a trip to Luoyang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Luoyang in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Luoyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,430 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Luoyang lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Luoyang
When is the best time to visit Luoyang?
The best time to visit Luoyang is from March to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Luoyang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Luoyang?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 167 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Luoyang get?
Luoyang gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.7 hours a day; in January there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Luoyang in?
Luoyang uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Luoyang?
A nonstop flight from London to Luoyang takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,430 km.
When is typhoon season in Luoyang?
Luoyang lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Luoyang?
Luoyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 41, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 36.
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