Datong Weather in April

Season: spring
 Average temperature: 0 - 18℃ (32 - 64.4℉)

The temperature rises gradually on the whole: the high value remains at 10 - 14 degrees Celsius (50 - 57.2 degrees Fahrenheit) at the beginning of the month and increases to 15 - 22℃ (59 - 71.6℉) by the end. In the sun, it feels really warm. The heating system indoors also stops service since April 10th. 

But warm and cold weather alternately dominate Datong in April. A sudden visit of cold air always cools down the weather rapidly, causing a temperature drop of 12 - 15℃ (21.6 - 27℉). 

Diurnal temperature variation is also intensifying. The day-night difference exceeds 10℃ (18℉) and reaches 19℃ (34.2℉) sometimes. During cold waves, the low temperature at night can drop to below 0℃ (32℉).
There is not much precipitation in April, only 22 mm (0.9 in) on average. A total of 6 days are rainy, with light showers or sleet. The probability of snowfall still exists, which can be brought by cold air waves, especially in mountainous areas. Because of the low precipitation, the air humidity declines to its low ebb of only 35%, making people feel much drier.
 Thanks to a generally sunny climate, April serves as one of the months with the longest sunlight duration in Datong. The city bathes in the sun for 9 hours per day averagely. On dusty days, the sunshine gets relatively weak.

Around 13 hours of daylight is available, from early 5:28 - 6:11 to 18:50 - 19:20. Travelers don’t have to make a tight schedule as the daytime is sufficient.

Yungang Grottoes with Moderate Tourists in April

Visiting Datong in April 2026, you may find that it’s always windy when going outside. 8 - 12 days see strong winds of level 6 or above during the visit of cold air waves. In this case, it’s even hard to walk flexibly, and some attractions close temporarily for security reasons.

Under the impact of Mongolian Cyclone, floating dust or blowing sand also affects Datong a lot in April. There are 6 - 8 dusty days, when the visibility becomes the poorest, and the air quality is not suitable for outdoor activities.
  Clothes: Wear layers and adjust them promptly based on perceived temperatures. Hoodie with sweatpants is proper for walking around in the sun. Then, prepare a 3-in-1 windbreaker. In cold early morning, put on both its liner and outer shell, which can also be adopted when the temperature suddenly drops. At noon, take them off; after sunset, add the shell to resist the wind. 

 Shoes: A pair of lightweight sneakers is enough. If you are very sensitive to temperature change, pack both thin and thick socks.

 Other items: 
1. Wear a cap to protect your head from the wind.
2. If you have to go out on dusty days, remember to wear a protective mask. What’s more, all kinds of flowers bloom in April. If you are allergic to pollen, masks are also necessary.
3. Moisturizing cream and lipstick are needed to deal with the dry air.

Blooming Flowers at City Wall Foot

Fahua Temple in April

1. Other than must-see Mt. Hengshan, Hanging Monastery, and Yungang Grottoes, you can go to Shanhua Temple for almond blossoms, Fahua Temple for peach blossoms, and Ring Park around the Ancient City for Malus spectabilis. Huayan Monastery boasts most flowers, including cherry blossoms, winter jasmine, and almond blossoms.

2. People afraid of cold don’t need to worry about the low temperatures indoors. You can open the air conditioning in your hotel room for heating.

3. Tie up your long hair on windy days in case it’s messed up by the wind.