Datong weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Datong: highs of -5°C (24°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -17°C (1°F) and cloud cover 46% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 0°C (32°F) and 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Datong?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Datong. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Aug–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Datong in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Datong in January?
Days average -5°C (24°F) and nights -17°C (1°F).
Datong weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C (24°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 2 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
| February | 0°C (32°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 5 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (45°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 9 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| April | 16°C (61°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 22 mm | 51% | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm | 53% | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm | 61% | best |
| July | 29°C (85°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 103 mm | 59% | fair |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 88 mm | 54% | best |
| September | 21°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm | 51% | best |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 26 mm | 38% | fair |
| November | 4°C (39°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 11 mm | 37% | least pleasant |
| December | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (4°F) | 2 mm | 41% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months