Datong Weather in February
February is also one of the cold months in Datong in any year, with the temperature being between -23℃/-9.4℉ and 9℃/48.2℉. There are more overcast days and less cloudy days, and almost no rainy days during the period.
Average Maximum | Average Minimum | Highest Maximum | Lowest Minimum | |
℃ | 2 | -15 | 9 | -23 |
℉ | 35.6 | 5 | 48.2 | -9.4 |
Sunny Days: 8 days
Cloudy Days: 8 days
Overcast Days: 11 days
Foggy Days: 1 day
What to wear and bring
Early February
Early February is the coldest period in the month, when the minimum temperature is between -22℃/-7.6℉ and -11℃/12.2℉. There are mostly cloudy days. It is recommended that you wear something warm like a thick military coat (it is warm clothing in green for Chinese military soldiers.) or cotton fleece coat. It is necessary to put on a winter hat and gloves before you go out.
Mid-February
In Mid-February, the weather is similar to last period, and the lowest temperature stays around -17℃/1.4℉. As most of the days are cloudy or sunny days, it is recommended that you wear clothing such as a down jacket, a heavyweight sweater or a shearling jackets.
Tips:
Weather on the Chinese Spring Festival
On the Spring Festival, it is usually cloudy and cold, and the temperature is between -10℃/14℉ and -3℃/26.6℉. Because of the cold weather, you need to wear warm clothes like a military coat or a cotton fleece coat to keep warm.
Late February
The temperature rises gradually in late February, with the maximum temperature possibly going up to 9℃/48.2℉. There are more overcast days, with some just cloudy days. It is suggested that you wear a warm military coat, or a down jacket, or some other heavyweight warm clothing for any outing.