When to go · Datong

Datong in November

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

DatongHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 8 days
North China, China · Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an, Datong, Pingyaocool
Continental: dry winters down to −10 °C (14 °F), hot humid summers with thunderstorms. Dust and smog peak in late winter and spring; September–October is the clear season.Continental: dry winters down to 14 °F (−10 °C), hot humid summers with thunderstorms. Dust and smog peak in late winter and spring; September–October is the clear season.

China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Datong, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

April: Inside Datong's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Datong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.