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Sichuan, China

Datong

Datong is a locality in Sichuan, China, 339 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population–
Local time12:30
29.07° N, 104.34° EElevation 339 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Datongweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low21° / 16°
Rain this month63mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Datong at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

251 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 79 km

Weather in Datong

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct23°14°
Sat31 Oct22°18°
Sun1 Nov20°15°
Mon2 Nov21°14°
Tue3 Nov21°15°
Wed4 Nov23°16°
Thu5 Nov23°18°
Fri6 Nov18°17°4.4 mm
Sat7 Nov20°15°4.1 mm

When to go to Datong

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score354557565140323752536242
High11°13°17°22°27°29°31°30°26°21°17°12°
Low5°7°9°14°18°21°23°23°20°16°11°6°
Rain (mm)19274280115180251225123633318
Wet days66111418202121201785

What's on in Datong

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Datong

All monuments

Nature around Datong

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Datong

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Datong

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Luokan 89 km ↖1974 · 97 km
5.9Leshan 74 km ↓1971 · 65 km
5.9Leshan 78 km ↓1971 · 67 km
5.9Jianyang 36 km ←1967 · 137 km

Towns and villages around Datong

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Datong

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Datong?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Datong.
What is the hottest month in Datong?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Datong?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Datong?
July is the wettest month with about 251 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.