Best Time to Visit Dunhuang: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Dunhuang: September, April, May, October.
- Best months for Dunhuang: September, April, May, October.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: June, July, May.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 5.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -13°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 6°C | -8°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.8 |
| March | 14°C | -2°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 22°C | 6°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| May | 27°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| June | 32°C | 18°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 34°C | 21°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 33°C | 18°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 27°C | 11°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 19°C | 2°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.5 |
| November | 9°C | -5°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 0°C | -11°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dunhuang?
The best months are September, April, May, October.
When is the rainy season in Dunhuang?
The wettest months are June, July, May.