Weather in Datong — today
Now in Datong
🌙
+3°
Clear
Feels like +0° · humidity 59%
Tue 13.10: +14° / +4°
🕐 02:25
Wind
2 km/h
UV index
0
Air (AQI)
46 · Moderate
Precipitation
0%
Humidity
59%
Pressure
1023 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
06:34 / 17:50
👕 What to wear today
Cool — a jacket or a warm sweater.
Feels colder by 3°
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Datong
Tuesday, 13 October, in Datong (China): mostly clear, cool. During the day the air will warm up to +14°, at night around +4°. Wind up to 16 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. You'll need a warm jacket or a sweater, especially in the evening. The sun will rise at 06:34 and set at 17:50 — daylight lasts 11 hours.Hourly weather in Datong
💧 No precipitation expected on this day. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Datong for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Tue 13.10
🌤️
+4° +14°
Morning
🌤️
+8°
Day
🌤️
+14°
Evening
🌇
+12°
Night
🌙
+4°
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Today 14.10
☁️
+1° +19°
Morning
☀️
+4°
Day
☁️
+19°
Evening
🌇
+14°
Night
🌙
+1°
▶
Tomorrow 15.10
☁️
+3° +18°
Morning
☀️
+6°
Day
☁️
+18°
Evening
🌇
+13°
Night
🌙
+3°
▶
Fri 16.10
☁️
💧 11%
+7° +17°
Morning
☁️
+11°
Day
☁️
+17°
Evening
🌇
+15°
Night
🌙
+7°
▶
Sat 17.10
🌦️
💧 100%
+5° +12°
Morning
🌦️
+8°
Day
🌦️
+12°
Evening
🌇
+10°
Night
🌙
+5°
▶
Sun 18.10
☀️
💧 3%
+0° +11°
Morning
☀️
+4°
Day
☀️
+11°
Evening
🌇
+8°
Night
🌙
+0°
▶
Mon 19.10
☁️
💧 1%
+2° +17°
Morning
☁️
+8°
Day
☁️
+17°
Evening
🌇
+13°
Night
🌙
+2°
▶
Tue 20.10
🌦️
💧 31%
+4° +15°
Morning
🌦️
+8°
Day
🌦️
+15°
Evening
🌇
+12°
Night
🌙
+4°
▶
Wed 21.10
☀️
💧 28%
-1° +9°
Morning
☀️
+3°
Day
☀️
+9°
Evening
🌇
+7°
Night
🌙
-1°
▶
Thu 22.10
⛅
💧 5%
-2° +12°
Morning
⛅
+3°
Day
⛅
+12°
Evening
🌇
+9°
Night
🌙
-2°
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Fri 23.10
⛅
💧 4%
-2° +6°
Morning
⛅
+1°
Day
⛅
+6°
Evening
🌇
+4°
Night
🌙
-2°
▶
Sat 24.10
☀️
💧 4%
-3° +8°
Morning
☀️
+1°
Day
☀️
+8°
Evening
🌇
+5°
Night
🌙
-3°
▶
Sun 25.10
☀️
💧 6%
-3° +10°
Morning
☀️
+2°
Day
☀️
+10°
Evening
🌇
+7°
Night
🌙
-3°
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Mon 26.10
☀️
💧 5%
-1° +13°
Morning
☀️
+4°
Day
☀️
+13°
Evening
🌇
+10°
Night
🌙
-1°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
76 / 100
comfort for running · Good
🧴 UV
0%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
0%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
88 / 100
evening visibility · Excellent
🧺 Laundry drying
55 / 100
will dry outside · Average
🚗 Car wash
95 / 100
no rain expected · Excellent
🌫️ Air quality
46
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 17PM10: 21O₃: 30NO₂: 35
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
17:50
Golden hour
17:13
Daylight
11 h (-3 min vs yesterday)
Datong climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
-3°
-15°
Jan
+2°
-11°
Feb
+9°
-5°
Mar
+16°
+0°
Apr
+23°
+8°
May
+27°
+14°
Jun
+28°
+17°
Jul
+26°
+15°
Aug
+21°
+10°
Sep
+14°
+2°
Oct
+5°
-5°
Nov
-1°
-12°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3° | -15° | 3 mm | Freezing: -3° by day, -15° at night — full winter gear, ice underfoot is common. 🥶 a down jacket, a hat with ear flaps, warm boots. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +2° | -11° | 5 mm | Proper winter: +2° daytime, frost and short days. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. |
| March | +9° | -5° | 14 mm | A cold month: +9° by day, long walks get uncomfortable. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| April | +16° | +0° | 27 mm | Cool: around +16° by day, you'll need a warm layer. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| May | +23° | +8° | 39 mm | Ideal weather: +23° daytime — neither hot nor cold. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| June | +27° | +14° | 59 mm | A comfortable month: +27° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +28° | +17° | 94 mm | Warm and comfortable: +28° by day, +17° at night. It's a rainy month (94 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. This is the hottest month of the year in Datong. |
| August | +26° | +15° | 86 mm | Gentle warmth — about +26° daytime, great walking weather. Frequent rain (86 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| September | +21° | +10° | 67 mm | The most pleasant season: +21° by day, comfortable all day long. One of the wettest months (67 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| October | +14° | +2° | 32 mm | Cool: around +14° by day, you'll need a warm layer. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| November | +5° | -5° | 13 mm | Winter weather: about +5° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. 🧣 a warmer jacket. |
| December | -1° | -12° | 3 mm | The coldest stretch: -1° by day, full winter clothing required. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. One of the driest months — rain is very unlikely. |
When to visit Datong
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: May, June, August
Daytime air+23…+27°
Precipitationoften
Why: comfortable +23…+27° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, February, April, July, September, October
Daytime air-3…+28°
Precipitationoften
Why: cool (-3…+28°) — not beach season, but great for city sights and museums.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: March, November, December
Daytime air-1…+9°
Precipitationrare
Why: cold and dark (-1…+9° by day, 9 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Datong is May, June, August, and the most comfortable months are May, June, August. The toughest months to visit are March, November, December: cold and short days.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+14°
Normal for October
+14°
Deviation
0° within normal
A year ago on this day
+17°
Record for this date
+24° (2006)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
Weather archive for Datong
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Datong
What is the weather in Datong right now?＋
Clear, +3°, feels like +0°.
Will it rain in Datong today?＋
No: 0% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Datong?＋
Best time to visit — May, June, August.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Datong?＋
Sunrise 06:34, sunset 17:50.
Does it snow in Datong in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in March, November.
What is the climate in Datong by month?＋
Summers up to +28° in July, winters around -15° in January; the wettest month is July.
Is it cold in Datong in winter?＋
🥶 Severe frost. You'll need a warm jacket, a hat with ear flaps, gloves and warm boots (felt boots); staying outside for long is dangerous — risk of frostbite.