Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Datong
China · East Asia
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 6 wet days, more than in most months.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 64° and nights feel near 47°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
52%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain8%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday72°F
Rain9%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain11%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Rain8%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 0.1 | 1 | 8.6 | 49 |
| Feb | 35 | 12 | 0.2 | 2 | 9.4 | 42 |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 0.6 | 4 | 10.0 | 39 |
| Apr | 62 | 38 | 1.1 | 5 | 10.8 | 40 |
| May | 74 | 50 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.0 | 41 |
| Jun | 81 | 59 | 2.3 | 9 | 11.4 | 50 |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | 3.8 | 12 | 11.1 | 61 |
| Aug | 81 | 62 | 3.4 | 11 | 10.8 | 64 |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 2.7 | 9 | 9.8 | 62 |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.2 | 5 | 9.1 | 58 |
| Nov | 43 | 23 | 0.5 | 3 | 8.3 | 54 |
| Dec | 30 | 9 | 0.1 | 1 | 8.2 | 48 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology