Datong Weather in December
China · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high-2°C (29°F)
Avg low-13°C (8°F)
Rainfall2 mm (0.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.4/10
Expect freezing days in Datong in December: the average high is -2°C (29°F) and the average low is -13°C (8°F). December is winter in China. The month is very dry, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Datong?
December is not the best time to visit Datong (2.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | -2°C (29°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -13°C (8°F) |
| Daily mean | -9°C (17°F) |
| Rainfall | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Cloud cover | 36% |
| Daylight | 9.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.6 km/h |
| vs November | 8°C cooler than November, with 10 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Datong in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Datong weather in other months
Jan-2°C / -15°C2 mmPoorFeb2°C / -11°C7 mmPoorMar10°C / -4°C12 mmFairApr18°C / 1°C24 mmExcellentMay24°C / 8°C37 mmExcellentJun29°C / 14°C62 mmExcellentJul31°C / 17°C103 mmFairAug29°C / 16°C100 mmGoodSep23°C / 10°C64 mmExcellentOct16°C / 2°C27 mmExcellentNov6°C / -5°C12 mmFairDec-2°C / -13°C2 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit DatongJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Dubai26°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur25°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Agra25°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Muscat27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Hohhot-3°C · 2 mm
- Baoding4°C · 3 mm
- Shijiazhuang6°C · 4 mm
- Taiyuan3°C · 3 mm
- Beijing3°C · 2 mm
- Jinzhong4°C · 3 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.