Datong in December
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -1°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
-1°CAvg high
-13°CAvg low
1Rainy days (3 mm)
9:10 hDaylight
07:48Sunrise · 16:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -1°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -13°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (1.4 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 | -3°C | -17°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 2°C | -12°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 9°C | -4°C | 14 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 17°C | 3°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 38 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 27°C | 15°C | 60 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 29°C | 18°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 27°C | 16°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 22°C | 10°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 15°C | 2°C | 30 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 6°C | -6°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | -1°C | -13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Datong in December?
Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -13°C.
When is the best time to visit Datong?
The best months are May, June, September.