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Jiangsu, China

Datong

Datong is a locality in Jiangsu, China. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time12:52
33.82° N, 118.48° EElevation 18 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Datongweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Datong at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

264 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

18 mm of rain

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 12 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct24°12°
Tue27 Oct20°10°
Wed28 Oct19°10°
Thu29 Oct19°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°11°
Sat31 Oct22°10°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov16°13°21.2 mm
Mon2 Nov17°9°
Tue3 Nov16°8°
Wed4 Nov18°7°

When to go to Datong

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464159787350354268856847
High6°9°14°20°26°29°31°30°26°22°15°8°
Low-4°-2°3°10°16°20°24°23°18°12°5°-1°
Rain (mm)243042437013626417182493718
Wet days4657811191710665

What's on in Datong

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

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

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, April, May and October 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 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Datong?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Datong?
July is the wettest month with about 264 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.