Climate normals · 1970–2000
Datong Climate
Datong is a city in China (24) with a population of about 1,850,000. Its average annual temperature is 7.2°C (45°F), with roughly 370 mm of rain per year.
7.2°C
Avg Temp
370
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Datong Climate
Datong has an average annual temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) and receives about 370 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
7.2°C
Avg Temp
370
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -10° / 14° | 3 mm |
| February | -6° / 21° | 4 mm |
| March | 1° / 33° | 8 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 17 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 29 mm |
| June | 20° / 69° | 45 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 101 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 88 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 46 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 20 mm |
| November | -1° / 31° | 7 mm |
| December | -8° / 18° | 2 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Datong
The most comfortable months to visit Datong are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -17°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Datong are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Datong, China has an average annual temperature of 7.2°C and about 370 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Datong average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.