Luoyang has a continental climate. Spring is warm and dry. Summer in Luoyang is humid and hot, most of the rainfall comes from June to September. Autumn is the most comfortable weather, when the weather is cool and mostly shiny. Winter is cold, windy with frequent snow.
Autumn (Sep & Oct) is the best time to visit Luoyang and the city could be very busy. The annual Luoyang Peony Festival is held in April. Visitors could enjoy a great variety of beautiful peony flowers so April is also a good time to visit Luoyang and see China's national flower.