Datong weather in January (Shanxi, China)

How is January weather typically in Datong? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

January in Datong generally includes very low temperatures and almost no snowfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -16°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Datong in January usually receives almost no snowfall, averaging around 4.4 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Datong. May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Datong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 4.4 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Where to go in China in January

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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