Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Dunhuang, Gansu, China in October
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
8.8h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
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
Weather map
Compare Dunhuang, Gansu, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
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.
Sun
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.
Weather score
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.
