Best time to visit Datong

The best time to visit Datong is from April to October, especially in May, June, September, and October. Because in these months, the climate is comfortable. Otherwise, July and August are two hottest months. And other periods are cold and sandy.

Travel to Datong in Spring

Spring in Datong is not very comfortable, with an average temperature between 6.5°C and 9.1°C. It is a changeable season with few days in warm while following days in cold suddenly. Spring in Datong often flies with snow, but easy to thaw.

► Tourists can visit Hanging Temple and Mt. Hengshan in spring days.

Travel to Datong in Summer

Summer in Datong will be the most comfortable time with cool temperature around 20°C. But the period is short.

► The cool temperature makes Datong as a summer resort

► Summer is the rainy season of Datong, please take an umbrella with you whenever you go out.

Travel to Datong in Autumn

Autumn in Datong is a season sudden cold without gradual changes. Be careful about the cold temperature. Blue sky and sunny days are suitable for sightseeing.

► Yungang Grottoes can be a choice when travel to Datong in autumn season.

Travel to Datong in Winter

Winter is the longest season in Datong. Started from November and lasted from Feb, nearly 4 months totally. Average temperature is from -12.8°C to 6.3°C.

► It is better to avoid traveling to Datong in winter season. It is extremely cold with heavy wind and dry days all the time.

Climate Data Table for Datong

Month Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature (℃)	-3.4	0.6	7.4	16.6	23.6	27.1	28.1	26.3	21.8	15.3	5.7	-1.6
Minimum Temperature (℃)	-16.9	-13.1	-6.1	1.3	8.3	13.4	16.4	14.5	8.6	1.9	-6.5	-14.1
Rainfall (mm)	3.1	3.4	9.3	17.6	29.4	48.9	101.1	83.1	50.6	17.8	7.6	1.6
Days of Rainfall	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.6	1.0	1.9	3.4	2.8	1.9	0.6	0.2	0.06

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