Datong Weather in October
Season: autumn
Average temperature: -2 ~ 16℃ (28.4 - 60.8℉)
At the beginning of October, the weather of Datong is quite mild during the day, with high temperatures ranging between 19 - 23 degrees Celsius (66 - 73 degrees Fahrenheit). In the shadows without direct sunlight, it’s pleasantly cool.
However, entering mid-month, cold air frequently visits, making the daytime temperature sharply drop to 10 - 14℃ (50 - 57.2℉), which feels a little cold. Strong winds cause lower perceived temperatures, especially in high-altitude mountainous areas such as Hanging Monastery and Mt. Hengshan.
The low temperature of 3 - 8℃ (37 - 46℉) in the first half of the month falls below 0℃ (32℉) in the second half.
In addition, the temperature changes dramatically between day and night. What’s more, the clearer the weather, the greater the difference, which easily exceeds 15℃ (27℉) on some sunny days. The indoor heating system also starts to work since the middle of the month.
Average precipitation: 32 mm (1.3 in)
Average rain days: 6 days
Datong has a small amount of precipitation in October. It mainly falls in the first half of the month, with light rain as the main type. Most rainfall lasts about 0.5 - 1 hour each time, and thus has little impact on outdoor travel. With the visit of cold air waves, it gradually turns into sleet. In many years, the first snowfall in Datong occurs in October, after which the climate quickly becomes sunny.
The average air humidity is a moderate 54%, but due to blowing winds, the actual feeling is a little dry.
About 5 - 7 days can see fog in October. In most cases, it appears the next morning after rainfall or snowfall and gradually dissipates after the sun rises.
Datong has at least 20 sunny days in October, bringing ample sunshine of 8 hours per day. However, the UV index is relatively low. With sunrise at 6:22 - 6:54 and sunset at 17:25 - 18:09, the daytime length is around 10.5 - 11.5 hours, which is sufficient for visitors.
Tourists are advised to pack clothes of different thicknesses and make adjustments in time to deal with temperature changes.
In the first half of the month: At sunny soon, you can wear a single shirt with jeans to travel around, but in the morning and evening, you need to add the shell of a 3-in-1 windbreaker, which is also required on rainy days.
In the second half of the month: A single bottoming shirt is proper for warm indoors with heating equipment. When going out, put on hoodie and thick sweatpants. If you stay a long time outside, continue to put on a windbreaker. When it snows or you depart early for mountainous destinations, be sure to add its fleece liner to keep warm.
Shoes: Walking boots are the ideal choice. It can protect your ankle from low temperatures without pressure on your feet after a long-distance walk and ensure safety on slippery mountain roads after the rain or snow. If you prefer sneakers, try to pair them with long socks.
Accessories: Wear a thin hat to protect your head from the wind, especially in open mountainous attractions such as Yungang Grottoes.
1. You should better avoid this short travel peak season during October 1 - 7 when a large number of tourists come to travel, and the prices of flights and hotels double.
2. Many attractions, including Hanging Monastery, Yungang Grottoes, Mt. Hengshan, and Wooden Pagoda in Yingxian County, release notice about controlling visitor flow. You need to make reservation in advance and focus on the official information all the time.
3. It is common to queue up at attractions and restaurants. So, leave enough time for every destination when making a plan. Some scenic spots may open in advance when there are numerous tourists waiting and you can set off early to avoid the peak hours.
1. After the holiday, you don’t need to rush around because the crowded tourists disperse.
2. Other than historic buildings, you can appreciate enchanting autumn scenery in October, like yellow ginkgo leaves at Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Monastery, and red maple leaves at Hanging Monastery and Mt. Hengshan
Cooling down quickly due to cold air
At the beginning of October, the weather of Datong is quite mild during the day, with high temperatures ranging between 19 - 23 degrees Celsius (66 - 73 degrees Fahrenheit). In the shadows without direct sunlight, it’s pleasantly cool.
However, entering mid-month, cold air frequently visits, making the daytime temperature sharply drop to 10 - 14℃ (50 - 57.2℉), which feels a little cold. Strong winds cause lower perceived temperatures, especially in high-altitude mountainous areas such as Hanging Monastery and Mt. Hengshan.
The low temperature of 3 - 8℃ (37 - 46℉) in the first half of the month falls below 0℃ (32℉) in the second half.
In addition, the temperature changes dramatically between day and night. What’s more, the clearer the weather, the greater the difference, which easily exceeds 15℃ (27℉) on some sunny days. The indoor heating system also starts to work since the middle of the month.
Possible first snow
Average rain days: 6 days
Datong has a small amount of precipitation in October. It mainly falls in the first half of the month, with light rain as the main type. Most rainfall lasts about 0.5 - 1 hour each time, and thus has little impact on outdoor travel. With the visit of cold air waves, it gradually turns into sleet. In many years, the first snowfall in Datong occurs in October, after which the climate quickly becomes sunny.
The average air humidity is a moderate 54%, but due to blowing winds, the actual feeling is a little dry.
Some Foggy days
Loads of sunlight & Sufficient daytime
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| Yungang Grottoes in October |
What to wear to visit Datong in October
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In the first half of the month: At sunny soon, you can wear a single shirt with jeans to travel around, but in the morning and evening, you need to add the shell of a 3-in-1 windbreaker, which is also required on rainy days. In the second half of the month: A single bottoming shirt is proper for warm indoors with heating equipment. When going out, put on hoodie and thick sweatpants. If you stay a long time outside, continue to put on a windbreaker. When it snows or you depart early for mountainous destinations, be sure to add its fleece liner to keep warm. Shoes: Walking boots are the ideal choice. It can protect your ankle from low temperatures without pressure on your feet after a long-distance walk and ensure safety on slippery mountain roads after the rain or snow. If you prefer sneakers, try to pair them with long socks. Accessories: Wear a thin hat to protect your head from the wind, especially in open mountainous attractions such as Yungang Grottoes.Travel advice for visiting Datong during Chinese National Day holiday 2026
2. Many attractions, including Hanging Monastery, Yungang Grottoes, Mt. Hengshan, and Wooden Pagoda in Yingxian County, release notice about controlling visitor flow. You need to make reservation in advance and focus on the official information all the time.
3. It is common to queue up at attractions and restaurants. So, leave enough time for every destination when making a plan. Some scenic spots may open in advance when there are numerous tourists waiting and you can set off early to avoid the peak hours.
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| Yellow Ginkgo Leaves in October |
Travel recommendation and tip for Datong in October
2. Other than historic buildings, you can appreciate enchanting autumn scenery in October, like yellow ginkgo leaves at Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Monastery, and red maple leaves at Hanging Monastery and Mt. Hengshan
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- Last updated on Nov. 12, 2025 by Grace Yang -