Dunhuang weather
At 10:45 AM local time it was clear and 7°C (44°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Dunhuang sits 1129 m (3,704 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 Dunhuang, Gansu, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Nov–Feb
About Dunhuang weather
Is it raining in Dunhuang right now?
No. It’s clear and 7° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Dunhuang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–14° and lows of -2–4°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Dunhuang lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dunhuang?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Dunhuang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dunhuang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dunhuang is Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Dunhuang?
June is the wettest month, with about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Dunhuang?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -10°C (13°F).
Does Dunhuang have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 11 mm (0.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months