Datong weather in May (Shanxi, China)

Can you expect sunny skies in Datong in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Datong during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Datong in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Datong, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in China in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Datong, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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