Luoyang has a warm temperate continental monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 12.2-24.6°C, a frost-free period of over 210 days, annual precipitation of 528-800 mm, 2200-2300 hours of sunshine, and an average annual humidity of 60-70%. Major natural disasters include drought, flooding, hail, rainstorms, and hot, dry winds.
Luoyang experiences significant seasonal variations in temperature and wind direction. Spring is windy and dry, summer is hot and rainy, autumn is often sunny and refreshing, and winter is cold with little rain or snow. January has the lowest temperature, averaging around 0°C, with extreme lows reaching -15°C. July has the highest temperature, averaging around 27°C, with extreme highs reaching 42°C. Annual precipitation averages approximately 630 mm. Autumn is the best season to visit Luoyang.