Datong Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Datong can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in July to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Datong is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3717 mm (146 in). The climate in Datong shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 468 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 172 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall over 21 rainy 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Datong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year