Dandong Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Dandong can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Dandong. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Dandong has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1001 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Dandong can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 233 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 11 mm of snowfall, spread across 4 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Dandong Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Dandong in China
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
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