Datong weather
At 7:15 AM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (60°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Aug–Oct. Datong sits 776 m (2,546 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Datong, Chongqing, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Jan
About Datong weather
Is it raining in Datong right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Datong this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–20° and lows of 13–14°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Datong lately?
In the past 7 days, Datong had 7 rainy days and 30.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Datong?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Datong weather by month
When is the best time to visit Datong?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Datong is Mar–Apr, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Datong?
June is the wettest month, with about 202 mm (8.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Datong?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F).
Does Datong have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jul is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months