Datong Annual Temperature Overview

  • January: −15.9°C (3.4°F) – −2.7°C (27.1°F)

  • February: −10.0°C (14.0°F) – 1.0°C (33.8°F)

  • March: −3.0°C (26.6°F) – 7.0°C (44.6°F)

  • April: 4.0°C (39.2°F) – 14.0°C (57.2°F)

  • May: 10.0°C (50.0°F) – 21.0°C (69.8°F)

  • June: 15.0°C (59.0°F) – 26.0°C (78.8°F)

  • July: 17.0°C (62.6°F) – 28.5°C (83.3°F)

  • August: 15.0°C (59.0°F) – 25.0°C (77.0°F)

  • September: 10.0°C (50.0°F) – 20.0°C (68.0°F)

  • October: 3.0°C (37.4°F) – 12.0°C (53.6°F)

  • November: −5.0°C (23.0°F) – 5.0°C (41.0°F)

  • December: −12.0°C (10.4°F) – −1.0°C (30.2°F)

Datong Monthly Climate, Clothing Tips, and Travel Suggestions

January: Harsh Winter and Extremely Low Temperatures

  • Season: Winter

  • Average Temperature: Lowest −15.9°C (3.4°F), Highest −2.7°C (27.1°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Heavy down jacket, thermal underwear, scarf, gloves, winter boots

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Snow possible, but precipitation is very low

February: Cold Weather Continues

  • Season: Winter

  • Average Temperature: Lowest −10.0°C (14.0°F), Highest 1.0°C (33.8°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Thick coat, sweater, thermal layers

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Low rainfall

March: Slow Transition Into Spring

  • Season: Spring

  • Average Temperature: Lowest −3.0°C (26.6°F), Highest 7.0°C (44.6°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Light jacket, sweater, layered clothing

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Occasional light rain possible

April: Pleasant Spring Weather

  • Season: Spring

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 4.0°C (39.2°F), Highest 14.0°C (57.2°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Light jacket, long-sleeve shirts

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Moderate chance of rainfall

May: Comfortable Climate Ideal for Travel

  • Season: Spring

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 10.0°C (50.0°F), Highest 21.0°C (69.8°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Light shirts, thin jackets

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Occasional showers

June: Warm Early Summer

  • Season: Summer

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 15.0°C (59.0°F), Highest 26.0°C (78.8°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Breathable shirts, summer outfits

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Rainfall increases—umbrella recommended

July: Warmest Month of the Year

  • Season: Summer

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 17.0°C (62.6°F), Highest 28.5°C (83.3°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: T-shirts, shorts, sun protection

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Yes, July sees the year’s highest precipitation

August: Warm but Slightly Cooler

  • Season: Summer

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 15.0°C (59.0°F), Highest 25.0°C (77.0°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Light breathable clothing

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Frequent summer rain

September: Comfortable Early Autumn

  • Season: Autumn

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 10.0°C (50.0°F), Highest 20.0°C (68.0°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Light jackets, long sleeves

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Light rain possible

October: Cool and Dry Autumn

  • Season: Autumn

  • Average Temperature: Lowest 3.0°C (37.4°F), Highest 12.0°C (53.6°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Jacket, sweater

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Rarely needed

November: Beginning of Winter Chill

  • Season: Winter

  • Average Temperature: Lowest −5.0°C (23.0°F), Highest 5.0°C (41.0°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Warm coats, sweaters

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Very low rainfall

December: Deep Winter with Freezing Conditions

  • Season: Winter

  • Average Temperature: Lowest −12.0°C (10.4°F), Highest −1.0°C (30.2°F)

  • Clothing Suggestions: Thick down coat, thermal wear

  • Do You Need an Umbrella?: Snow possible, but low precipitation

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