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Dunhuang Weather in September

Dunhuang weather in September varies with time passing by. In early September, Dunhuang weather remains hot at noon but cool at night; mid-September is the transition period from summer to autumn; by late September, the weather is characterized by a wide temperature range between day and night. Overall, Dunhuang weather in September is neither too cold nor too hot, with temperature varying from 11°C(52°F) to 28°C(82°F), making it one of the best months for sightseeing in Dunhuang.

Moreover, this period is the end of sunmmer vacation and the gold travel week, National Day Holiday, does not come yet, travelers will not experience crowded scenic spots.

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Averages for Dunhuang Weather in September

Temperature: 19°C / 66°F

High Temperature: 28°C / 82°F

Low Temperature: 11°C / 52°F

Humidity: 45%

Rainfall: 3 mm

Rainy Days: 1 day

Sunrise: 07:09 ~ 07:37

Sunset: 19:26 ~20:14

What to Wear

Summer clothes like T-shirts and dresses are suitable for the hot climate in early September. Long-sleeve shirts, light pants and thin overcoats will be appropriate for late September.

Where to Go

September is a good time for outdoor activities. The Crescent Moon Lake and the Echoing Sand Mountain are recommended. When camel riding across the desert, visitors could hear the sands echoing, and at the same time, appreciate the clear Crescent Moon Lake surrounded by yellow or brown trees.

September is the fruits harvesting season, including grapes and pears. So seize the chance to have a fruit feast.

Wanyaodun Nature Reserve, about 80 minutes’ drive from downtown Dunhuang, is home to several species of wild animals, including wild horses, camels, Mongolian gazelle, and golden eagles. This nature reserve aims to protect precious trees, like euphrates poplar and haloxylon.

Bricks of Yangguan Pass

Echoing-Sand Mountain

Delicious Snacks

Crescent Lake

What is the temperature in Dunhuang in September?

High/Low Temperatures of Dunhuang in September

Temperatures Graph of Dunhuang in September

Historical Dunhuang Weather in September

Sep	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Sep	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	27°C / 80.6°F	12°C / 53.6°F	07:09 / 20:14	24
2	29°C / 84.2°F	12°C / 53.6°F	07:10 / 20:12	12
3	28°C / 82.4°F	13°C / 51.4°F	07:11 / 20:10	15
4	27°C / 80.6°F	13°C / 51.4°F	07:12 / 20:09	20
5	27°C / 80.6°F	14°C / 57.2°F	07:13 / 20:07	14
6	26°C / 78.8°F	13°C / 51.4°F	07:14 / 20:06	10
7	29°C / 84.2°F	11°C / 51.8°F	07:14 / 20:04	14
8	28°C / 82.4°F	9°C / 48.2°F	07:15 / 20:02	15
9	30°C / 86°F	11°C / 51.8°F	07:16 / 20:01	13
10	27°C / 80.6°F	10°C / 50°F	07:17 / 19:59	18
11	26°C / 78.8°F	9°C / 48.2°F	07:18 / 19:58	14
12	28°C / 82.4°F	8°C / 46.4°F	07:19 / 19:56	14
13	24°C / 75.2°F	7°C / 44.6°F	07:20 / 19:54	20
14	20°C / 68°F	4°C / 39.2°F	07:21 / 19:53	27
15	22°C / 71.6°F	6°C / 42.8°F	07:22 / 19:51	19
16	22°C / 71.6°F	5°C / 41°F	07:23 / 19:49	16
17	24°C / 75.2°F	7°C / 44.6°F	07:24 / 19:48	10
18	26°C / 78.8°F	9°C / 48.2°F	07:25 / 19:46	10
19	24°C / 75.2°F	4°C / 39.2°F	07:26 / 19:45	15
20	24°C / 75.2°F	5°C / 41°F	07:27 / 19:43	12
21	26°C / 78.8°F	5°C / 41°F	07:28 / 19:41	10
22	27°C / 80.6°F	7°C / 44.6°F	07:29 / 19:40	9
23	27°C / 80.6°F	8°C / 46.4°F	07:30 / 19:38	8
24	26°C / 78.8°F	10°C / 50°F	07:31 / 19:36	9
25	27°C / 80.6°F	11°C / 51.8°F	07:32 / 19:35	13
26	23°C / 70.2°F	3°C / 37.4°F	07:33 / 19:33	22
27	22°C / 71.6°F	2°C / 35.6°F	07:34 / 19:31	18
28	27°C / 80.6°F	3°C / 37.4°F	07:35 / 19:30	10
29	23°C / 73.4°F	5°C / 41°F	07:36 / 19:28	9
30	24°C / 75.2°F	4°C / 39.2°F	07:37 / 19:26	14

- Last updated on May. 30, 2022 -

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