Datong weather in December (Shanxi, China)

What does the weather outlook for Datong look like in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Datong tends to experience very low temperatures and almost no snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -13°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Datong in December usually receives almost no snowfall, averaging around 4.4 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Datong. May, June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Datong climate page with graphs.

 

Datong, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 4.4 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Datong should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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