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Heilongjiang, China

Datong

Datong is a locality in Heilongjiang, China. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now0°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population–
Local time22:53
48.71° N, 130.57° EElevation 70 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Datongweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low8° / -1°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Datong at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-30°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

138 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

7 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
0°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct10°0°
Fri23 Oct13°0°
Sat24 Oct11°3°
Sun25 Oct7°0°
Mon26 Oct7°-3°
Tue27 Oct2°-4°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct-2°-5°4.5 mm
Thu29 Oct-1°-8°
Fri30 Oct1°-4°1 mm
Sat31 Oct-3°-8°2.5 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
Score505241356462576164423548
High-18°-10°0°11°18°24°26°24°18°8°-5°-16°
Low-30°-25°-14°0°7°14°17°16°9°-1°-16°-27°
Rain (mm)971433589413413877371813
Wet days326101318171814694

What's on in Datong

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

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

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Datong?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September 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 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Datong?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -18°C and lows of -30°C.
What is the rainiest month in Datong?
August is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.