The climate of Hohhot is continental with four distinct seasons and significant temperature spreads between day and night. The average annual temperature is 6
C (42.8F). Winter in Hohhot is cold and long with an average temperature of -10C (14F). Leather coats and boots are necessary.
The best time to visit Hohhot is from April to October, while the best time to go to the grassland is from middle July to early September when the temperature is 15C (59F) to 25C (77F). Also, the famous Nadam Fair is held during July or August. This traditional festival occupies an important place in the life of Mongolian people. Nadam means "entertainment" or "game" in Mongolian. Horse racing, wrestling, and archery are called men's three skills. Tasting savory milk tea, listening to melodious music from horse-head string instruments, living in gers and watching stars will bring you back to nomadic times. Nadam Fair is also the trade fair for farm products, such as mutton, beef, cheese, butter, and yogurt. However, remember to bring a coat or jacket even in summer since the temperature drops dramatically in the evening.
Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Hohhot.
| Average Data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June |
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| Average High (F) | 20/24 | 28/32 | 43/46 | 59/62 | 71/75 | 79/83 |
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| Average High (C) | -6/-4 | -2/0 | 6/8 | 15/17 | 22/24 | 26/28 |
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| Average Low (F) | -4/0 | 4/7 | 19/22 | 31/35 | 43/47 | 53/57 |
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| Average Low (C) | -20/-18 | -16/-14 | -7/-5 | 0/2 | 6/8 | 12/14 |
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| Rain (in) | 0.1/0.2 | 0.2/0.3 | 0.3/0.4 | 0.6/0.7 | 1.0/1.1 | 1.8/1.9 |
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| Rain (mm) | <5 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 15/20 | 25/30 | 45/50 |
| Average Data | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average High (F) | 81/85 | 78/81 | 69/72 | 56/60 | 38/41 | 24/27 |
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| Average High (C) | 27/29 | 25/27 | 20/22 | 13/15 | 3/5 | -5/-3 |
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| Average Low (F) | 59/63 | 56/60 | 44/47 | 31/35 | 15/19 | 1/5 |
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| Average Low (C) | 15/17 | 13/15 | 7/9 | -1/1 | -9/-7 | -17/-15 |
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| Rain (in) | 4.0/4.1 | 4.7/4.8 | 2.0/2.1 | 0.8/0.9 | 0.2/0.3 | <0.1 |
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| Rain (mm) | 100/105 | 120/125 | 50/55 | 20/25 | 5/10 | <5 |
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Travelers' Voices on Hohhot Climate
1.
Nov. 9,2009 09:20 Reply
Ms.Ms. Balmes(China) said:
Dear Sirs,
I am planing to travel to inner mongolia on December. Taking in account your comments, it seems that isnt the best time to visit inner mongolia.
However I would like to know what you can do in Hohhot during winter. Do you have any nice resorts with spa or saunas there for relaxing? I live in Shanghai and I would like to calm down :)
Thanks.
Nov. 11,2009 21:09
Mr.Sandy replied:
Skiing and hot spring is the only nice activity in winter, I think. You can consider to go to Daihai Skiing Resort and Daihai Hot Spring. They are in Liangcheng County, about 130km from Hohhot.
2.
Sep. 23,2009 10:32 Reply
Mr.Tan(malaysia) said:
Might go there around mid january, just wonder anything nice there during that period?
Sep. 24,2009 01:41
Mr.Hank replied:
Every Jan is the coldest time in Hohhot, I don't think there will be any nice sceneries! So, please consider delaying your plan to April when the weather is warmer~
3.
May. 9,2009 03:00 Reply
Mr.dan(sg) said:
I will be in huhhot ard june, do I need to prepare my winter clothes or I can purchase there since its not winter time?
May. 11,2009 03:17
Mr.Jason replied:
No need to prepare winter clothes. The temperature may be above 25 degrees. Just take a jacket with you to preventing from wind or rain sometimes. Nice trip!
4.
Mar. 15,2009 07:20 Reply
Ms.yin(singapore) said:
does it snow in hothot in Nov & Dec?
May. 7,2009 00:04
Mr.CJ(China) replied:
Quite possibly, but this year it hardly snowed at all until um... maybe it was later January or Febuary.
Just a super light dusting before the new year.
But it could.