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Chongqing, China

Datong

Datong is a town in Chongqing, China, 772 m above sea level. It has a population of about 51,025. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population51,025
Local time01:40
28.60° N, 106.67° EElevation 772 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Datongweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low19° / 14°
Rain this month103mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

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

Datong at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

198 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

30 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Datong

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct20°15°2.2 mm
Thu29 Oct17°14°4 mm
Fri30 Oct22°14°
Sat31 Oct27°18°
Sun1 Nov18°14°5 mm
Mon2 Nov17°14°1.8 mm
Tue3 Nov15°14°5.3 mm
Wed4 Nov15°14°15.4 mm
Thu5 Nov16°14°4.7 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
Score273041555751414359544527
High8°11°15°20°24°26°29°29°25°19°15°10°
Low2°4°8°12°16°20°22°22°18°14°9°4°
Rain (mm)3130511041601981761481091035431
Wet days771215192016161517117

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

5.4Fuji 5 km ↑2021 · 143 km
5.2Dasheng 9 km ←1989 · 144 km
5.0Tucheng 68 km ←2025 · 141 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, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Datong.
What is the hottest month in Datong?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Datong?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Datong?
June is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.