What’s the climate like in Datong?
The current climate of Datong features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 11°C. 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, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Datong?
The best time to visit Datong for pleasant to warm weather is March, April and July through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Datong.
Climate Table of Datong
The climate table of Datong shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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 precipitation Datong, China, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation 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 centimetres 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 millimetres, 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 centimetres, 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.
