What’s the climate like in Datong?
The current climate in Datong features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Datong in recent years was 40°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2018.
On average, Datong gets 1404 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Datong?
The best time to visit Datong for mild to warm weather is March, April and July up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Datong.
Climate Table of Datong
The climate table of Datong shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 46 | 64 | 81 | 124 | 217 | 262 | 144 | 151 | 129 | 92 | 64 | 30 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,9 | 3,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,0 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1404 mm per year, averaging 117 mm per month
- Snowfall: 8,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 30 mm in December, 46 mm in January and 64 mm in February
- Wettest months: 262 mm in June, 217 mm in May and 151 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Datong
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Datong, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Datong
This graph shows how much rainfall Datong, China, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Datong
This graph shows how much snow Datong, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Datong
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Datong, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Datong
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Datong, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Datong
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Datong, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Datong
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Datong, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Datong by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Datong. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
