The climate in Datong during May can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Datong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.2°C 59.3°F |
| Average temperature | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Datong with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Datong in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | July | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 23mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6°C 42.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 226mm 8.9ins |