Situated in its inland location, Dunhuang is separated by high mountains from the humid maritime climate and it has a dry continental climate. There is abundant sunshine (the average reaches 3,200 hours annually). The best time to visit Dunhuang and the ancient Silk Road is from May to October. The charm of western China is its special kind of desolate ruggedness. The fluctuation in temperature between day and night dictates bringing warm, winter clothing for use in the morning and evening. Other essentials are sunglasses, caps, sunscreen, and gauze kerchiefs.
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Average Data
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Average High (F)
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Average High (C)
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Average Low (F)
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Average Low (C)
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Rain (in)
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Rain (mm)
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Jan
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28~32
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-2~0
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3~7
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-16~-14
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<0.1
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<5
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Feb
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38~42
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3~5
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10~14
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-12~-10
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<0.1
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<5
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Mar
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54~58
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12~14
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24~28
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-4~-2
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<0.1
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<5
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Apr
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68~72
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20~22
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37~41
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3~5
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0.1~0.2
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<5
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May
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79~82
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26~28
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47~51
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8~10
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0.1~0.2
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<5
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Jun
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86~90
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30~32
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55~59
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13~15
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0.2~0.3
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5~10
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Jul
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90~93
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32~34
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59~63
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15~17
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0.4~0.5
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10~15
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Aug
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88~91
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31~33
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57~60
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14~16
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0.2~0.3
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5~10
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Sep
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78~82
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26~28
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45~49
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7~9
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<0.1
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<5
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Oct
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64~68
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18~20
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31~35
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-0~2
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<0.1
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<5
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Nov
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45~48
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7~9
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20~23
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-7~-5
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<0.1
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<5
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Dec
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30~34
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-1~1
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7~11
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-14~-12
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<0.1
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<5
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