Town in Gansu, China
Dunhuang weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Dunhuang
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild. Jul–Aug is hot and crowded; winters are freezing but quiet. Spring dust storms and Golden Week disrupt trips.
Dunhuang weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan0°1 mm
- Feb6°1 mm
- Mar14°1 mm
- Apr22°4 mm
- May28°7 mm
- Jun33°11 mm
- Jul36°11 mm
- Aug34°6 mm
- Sep28°4 mm
- Oct20°1 mm
- Nov10°2 mm
- Dec2°1 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C33°F | -8°C17°F | 1 mm | 41% | Freezing |
| February | 6°C42°F | -4°C24°F | 1 mm | 34% | Cold |
| March | 14°C57°F | 1°C34°F | 1 mm | 25% | Cool |
| April | 22°C72°F | 8°C46°F | 4 mm | 21% | Pleasant |
| May | 28°C82°F | 14°C57°F | 7 mm | 21% | Pleasant |
| June | 33°C92°F | 20°C67°F | 11 mm | 24% | Hot |
| July | 36°C96°F | 22°C72°F | 11 mm | 25% | Hot |
| August | 34°C94°F | 21°C70°F | 6 mm | 24% | Hot |
| September | 28°C83°F | 15°C59°F | 4 mm | 24% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C67°F | 7°C45°F | 1 mm | 23% | Pleasant |
| November | 10°C49°F | 0°C31°F | 2 mm | 31% | Cold |
| December | 2°C35°F | -6°C20°F | 1 mm | 40% | Freezing |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Dunhuang?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild. Jul–Aug is hot and crowded; winters are freezing but quiet. Spring dust storms and Golden Week disrupt trips.
When is the rainy season in Dunhuang?
Rain peaks in June with about 11 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Dunhuang?
July, with average highs of 36°C (96°F).
How cold does Dunhuang get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -8°C (17°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.