Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Datong and the Shanxi Province. The temperatures are pleasant, between 15 and 20°C. It is necessary to provide a jacket for the end of the day, whatever the season. Rainfall is low during this period.
The altitude of Datong varies between 1000-1500m, it is not very hot in summer, and it is a city very appreciated by the Chinese who come here to avoid the heat.
Winters are long and very cold, and temperatures that can drop below -10 degrees. However, the snow-covered landscapes are superb, and the city is free from its flow of tourists.