Luoyang Weather & Seasons - Best Time to Visit Luoyang

Spring (from March to May) in Luoyang is always dry and windy with little rainfall. It is still cold in March, but the temperature goes up in April. And it is very nice to visit Luoyang in April and May, not only because of the fine weather (average temperature of about 15°C), but also because of the word-famous Luoyang Peony Culture Festivals. In fact, apart from many gardens, you can see beautiful flowers in the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple as well.

What to Wear: Because of the low temperature in March, you are suggested to wear windbreakers, down jackets and sweaters to keep you warm. In April and May, you can prepare shirts, long skirts, light jeans, thin coat, etc.

Seasonal Activities: Luoyang International Peony Culture Festival is the most famous activity in Luoyang, which is held from April 1st to May 10th usually. In this festival, you can see all kinds of peony flowers and appreciate the legends or stories of the flower. There are over 10 gardens in Luoyang to admire peony flowers, including Luoyang National Peony Garden, Luoyang International Peony Garden, Shenzhou Peony Garden, Wangcheng Park, etc. Different flowers with different blossoming phase are grown in different gardens, so you can easily find.

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Summer is a hot and rainy frequently. The average temperature of the whole summer is about 26°C, with the highest temperature in July reaching to about 33°C. Most rainfall of Luoyang happens in summer, making it a good season to enjoy the mighty Yellow River.

What to Wear: The sunlight is very strong in summer, so its very important to protect your skin. Remember to bring sun blocks, sunhats, sunglasses, etc. Because of the high temperature, you can dress lightly, like linen shirts, thin skirts, short-sleeved T-shirts and other breathable clothes. It will be helpful to take an umbrella with you.

Seasonal Activity: If you visit Luoyang in late June or early July, you are able to admire the magnificent scenes of flood discharging in Xiaolangdi Dam. It will be a rare chance to enjoy the amazing nature ancient city – Luoyang which is full of cultural sites.

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Autumn, especially September and October, is always the best travel season in most destinations of China, including Luoyang. The average temperature of Luoyang is about 15°C, neither too hot nor too cold. It is a bit cold in November.

What to Wear: It is still quite warm in September and early October, so windbreakers, long-sleeved T-shirts, long skirts and light coats will be enough. If you travel in late October, you need extra sweaters and thick coats.

Seasonal Activity: For its pleasant weather, it is more enjoyable to climb mountains and enjoy the natural beauty at bright and clear time in autumn than in any other seasons. Baiyun Mountain (located in Funiu Mountains) and Xiangshan Mountain (located in Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area)is a wonderful place to go in autumn.

Please note: September and October are peak tourist months, so it is necessary to book your hotel and train or flight tickets in advance. Travel with China Discovery, we will get everything ready for you. Plan your Luoyang tour now!

In Luoyang, winter is cold and dry from December to February. January is the coldest month all the year round, with the average high temperature about 6°C and the low one at -5°C.

What to Wear: To against cold weather, you need to always keep warm. You need to prepare winter coats, leather jackets, overcoats, scarfs, gloves, and snow boots. Because of the dry air, it will be helpful to use moisturizer and lipstick.

Please note: Winter is the low tourist season, so you will enjoy the more quiet environment and lower budget if you travel in winter. Moreover, it is also available to join in the happy atmosphere of Chinese Spring Festival if the time is ok.

Seasonal Activity: Go skiing in the Mt. Funiu Ski Resort is a good choice for your winter tour in Luoyang. The Ski Resort is praised as the Best Ski Resort in Central Plain of China, where you can enjoy skiing as well as the charm of ice and snow.

Usually, it takes 2 ~ 3 days to have a Luoyang tour. The highlights of Luoyang include Longmen Grottoes which is known as the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art, 1900-year-old White Horse Temple (also China's first Buddhist temple), 2000-year-old burial site - Tianzi Jialiu Museum and beautiful Luoyang Museum with a lot of history to tell. Of course, you can't miss a Kung Fu exploration in Shaolin Temple (in Dengfeng city) if you visit Luoyang. It is only 55 km (about 1.5 hours' drive) away from Luoyang City.

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It's strongly recommended to extend your Luoyang tour to its attractive neighbors. After Shaolin Temple visit, you can spend 1 day exploring Zhengzhou or Kaifeng. If you are fond of nature, Mount Yuntai, Guoliang Village and Xiaolangdi Reservoir on Yellow River are recommended.

However, the best way to extend your Luoyang trip is starting a Xian Tour. Owning world-class treasures, Xian offers a lot to see and do. Taking a 1.5~2 hours high speed train, you can unveil an incredible experience of two old capital cities. It is quite popular to travel Beijing and Xian with Luoyang, because Luoyang is just located between them. Get inspired from our Xian Luoyang Tours now!

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Luoyang and nearby Shaolin Temple are very popular with our customers. Since 2012, we have helped thousands of customers visited the region successfully. With our fully-inclusive private tour packages, all of our customers enjoyed their trips to magnificent Longmen Grottoes, legendary Shaolin Temple, educational Luoyang Museum, beautiful Yuntain Mountain, etc. Some of them even had the rare opportunities to take part in the grand International Peony Festival in Luoyang. Many customers suggest visit Luoyang with Beijing, Xian, Pingyao and Shandong in northern China to explore authentic Chinese culture. Below are some inspiring travel stories:

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