Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Best months: June, July, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 7.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 395mm.

Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
395mm
Annual total
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
54
Mixed avg
Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Datong, Shanxi, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October15°C average high
October is close to Datong's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October23mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Datong's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October7.5 hours average sun
October sits close to Datong's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October44 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.