Datong Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Datong can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Datong can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Datong is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3717 mm. The climate in Datong shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 468 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 172 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Datong in Taiwan
During the months of March, April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.The average rainfall figures in Datong are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose July which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 468 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 172 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
