Datong Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Datong, Shanxi, China, vary greatly throughout the year. July is the hottest month at 29°C (84°F), while January is the coldest at -3°C (27°F).
The city tends toward dry conditions, with around 491 mm (19 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season from October to April.
Monthly Temperature in Datong
The climate in Datong is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a very cold -3°C (27°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in July to around -16°C (3°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Datong
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 491 mm (19 in), Datong maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Datong shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.4 mm (0.2 in) of snowfall over 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Datong Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Datong 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
