Best Time to Visit Datun
Best time: May, Oct, Apr, Jun.
Jul is warmest (31°C high); Jul is rainiest (193 mm).
Datun weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 | -4.9 | 11 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 7.6 | -2.7 | 13 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 13.1 | 2.3 | 23 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 20.6 | 9 | 36 | 8.4 |
| May | 26.2 | 14.5 | 44 | 9.7 |
| Jun | 30.9 | 19.9 | 89 | 10.3 |
| Jul | 31 | 23 | 193 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 30.3 | 22.1 | 137 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 26.3 | 16.6 | 74 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 21 | 10.1 | 29 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 13.3 | 2.8 | 19 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 6.7 | -3.1 | 15 | 4.2 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayOctAprJun
Beaches: MayOctJunSep
Hiking: AprOctMayMar
Sightseeing: MayAprOctSep
Datun quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jul, Aug): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Datun?
May, Oct, Apr, Jun.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 193 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 31°C.
Where to stay
See Datun hotels · Book Datun tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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