Climate of Datong, Shanxi, China
Point-value climate at Datong (Shanxi, China). Population approximately 1,873,000.
Located in Shanxi, China, Datong has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 1,873,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -10°C / 14°F in January to 22.2°C / 72°F in July, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (July) — about 361 mm / 14.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Datong's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C14°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| February | -6.1°C21°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | 0.7°C33.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| April | 9.2°C48.6°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.4°C68.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| August | 20.6°C69.1°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 15.1°C59.2°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 8.2°C46.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| November | -0.6°C30.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| December | -7.7°C18.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Datong?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, September. Datong's warmest month is July at an average of 22.2°C / 72°F, and its driest month is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Datong?
Datong, in Shanxi, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -10°C / 14°F in January to 22.2°C / 72°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 361 mm / 14.2 in, with the wettest month being July (99 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Datong in July?
The average temperature in Datong in July is 22.2°C / 72°F, with rainfall of about 99 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Datong?
The driest month in Datong is January, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -10°C / 14°F.
When is the wettest month in Datong?
The wettest month in Datong is July, with approximately 99 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall.