Datong in May
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
9Rainy days (98 mm)
13:41 hDaylight
05:18Sunrise · 18:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -1°C | 37 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 9°C | 1°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 14°C | 6°C | 65 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 21°C | 12°C | 68 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| May | 26°C | 18°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 30°C | 22°C | 155 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 206 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 157 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 83 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 51 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| November | 15°C | 7°C | 45 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 9°C | 1°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Datong in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 18°C.
When is the best time to visit Datong?
The best months are October, September, April, May.