Resonant Sand Gorge

Dune Singing sand gorge with echoing dunes in China

Resonant Sand Gorge
Mingsha Shan (Echoing‑Sand Mountain) / Crescent Moon Spring area, Dunhuang, Gansu, China
40.1000, 110.0000
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Best Time to Visit Resonant Sand Gorge #

Best visited late spring through early autumn (roughly May-Sep) when temperatures are milder and access is easiest.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-30°C
Warmer weather and generally the most accessible time for outdoor exploration of the sandstone gorge.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep-Oct · 10-20°C
Milder temperatures and often pleasant conditions for walking and photography; fewer tourists than peak summer.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -20-5°C
Cold, dry conditions with the possibility of freezing temperatures - outdoor visits can be uncomfortable or limited in winter.

Weather & Climate near Resonant Sand Gorge #

Climate

Resonant Sand Gorge's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 77 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAprilMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-19° – -5°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

60 Good

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-15° – 0°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

70 Very Good

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-7° – 7°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Almost no rain.

82 Excellent

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
1° – 16°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
8° – 23°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 28°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° – 26°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
8° – 21°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
0° – 14°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

63 Good

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-9° – 5°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-17° – -3°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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