Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 17°C, sunshine averages 8.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 38mm.

Annual averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
38mm
Annual total
Sun
8.6h
Weather score
64
Good avg
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Dunhuang, Gansu, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October18°C average high
October is close to Dunhuang'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.
October1mm average rain
October is close to Dunhuang's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
October8.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Dunhuang's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October53 weather score
October scores below Dunhuang's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.