Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dunhuang Climate
Dunhuang is a city in China (15) with a population of about 186,027. Its average annual temperature is 9.5°C (49°F), with roughly 41 mm of rain per year.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
41
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Dunhuang Climate
Dunhuang has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 41 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
41
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8° / 18° | 1 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 1 mm |
| March | 4° / 40° | 2 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 3 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 4 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 7 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 11 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 7 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 2 mm |
| October | 9° / 49° | 1 mm |
| November | 1° / 34° | 1 mm |
| December | -6° / 21° | 1 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 Dunhuang
The most comfortable months to visit Dunhuang are typically June, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -16°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dunhuang are typically June, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dunhuang, China has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C and about 41 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Dunhuang average about 32°C (89°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.