Climate Insights for Dandong

The climate in Dandong is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 992mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 272mm of rainfall. Dandong is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Dandong has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Dandong is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 992mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 272mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7mm. That's 265mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 26cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Dandong is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Dandong, which began on March 20, 2026. Dandong is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dandong is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dandong based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.