Best time to visit Dunhuang

Q: When is the best time to visit Dunhuang?

The best time to visit Dunhuang is May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Dunhuang?

The hottest time of year in Dunhuang is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Dunhuang?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Dunhuang with 11mm on average. There are normally 4 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Dunhuang?

The sunniest time of year in Dunhuang is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Dunhuang?

The best time to visit Dunhuang is May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Dunhuang?

The hottest time of year in Dunhuang is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Dunhuang?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Dunhuang with 11mm on average. There are normally 4 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dunhuang?

The sunniest time of year in Dunhuang is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.