Inner Mongolia Weather in August

In August, Inner Mongolia enters into late summer, free from burning heat. It is mostly warm in the east, but still a little hot in the west around noon. Sudden temperature drops often occur and make the climate slightly cool. This month receives the highest precipitation of the year, but the rainfall usually lasts for a short time and visitors could enjoy abundant sunlight still. In general, Inner Mongolia weather in August is cozy for a tour to admire the vast and green grasslands.
 August sees slight temperature differences between the eastern and western region of Inner Mongolia. Daily highs hovering around 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) in the east and 30°C (86°F) in the west make the climate of Inner Mongolia in August pleasantly warm during daytime; it might be a little hot in some sunny days, but you hardly sweat except for middays. 

With large day-night temperature differences, the east usually has low values swaying between 10 and 15°C (50 - 59°F) and the west 14 - 19°C (57 - 66°F), indicating cool even somewhat chilly evenings. 

Meanwhile, sudden temperature drops can be commonly seen in this month. When it rains or blows, the high degrees could decrease to around 20°C (68°F) and the perceived temperatures get even lower.
 The whole Inner Mongolia experiences quite high precipitation in August, the rainiest month throughout the year. Take capital Hohhot as an example, its monthly rainfall reaches 125 mm (4.92 in) on average. There are about 13 days with some rainfall. 

However, don’t be scared away by the frequent rainy situation as short-time showers and downpours dominate. The rain falls suddenly and stops soon so that you may find the sky revives azure after a brief time for lunch or rest. Inner Mongolia climate in August is rainy indeed, but it never means rainfall lasts for the whole day. It usually transits frequently among gloomy, rainy, cloudy and clear conditions. After that, the misty grasslands and mountains are of unique charms; rainbow might occur as well. Severe convection weather like thunder storms and continuous heavy rain is also possible but not frequent. 
 The daylength in August varies from 15 hours to 13 hours across the whole Inner Mongolia. Throughout this month, the dawn breaks at 4:30 - 6:30 and the dusk falls at 20:30 - 18:50. The daytime is long enough for tourists to make thorough day explorations. Though influenced by much rainfall, it still enjoys average sunlight duration of 8 hours per day. The sunshine in August is not only plentiful but also strong with the peak UV index of 9. Visitors need to take sunscreen measures. 
 Definitely yes! August is one of the best times to visit Inner Mongolia since it enjoys favorable weather and brings visitors good travel experiences.

To begin with, the weather of Inner Mongolia in August is generally pleasant both for hiking on the grassland like Xilingol Grassland during daytime and holding a campfire party at night. Compared with high temperatures approaching around 40°C (104°F) in most destinations of China, Inner Mongolia is a good place to escape summer heat. Although the rainfall is high, it’s usually not long-lasting. Also, the high evaporation capacity makes visitors feel neither muggy nor sweltering.

Besides, you can have much fun by appreciating spectacular natural scenery, visiting cultural scenic spots and engaging in rich tourist activities. There are diverse distinctive summer views including vast Badain Jaran Desert, vibrant Xilamuren Grassland and crystal Hulun Lake. In August, some areas still hold local Naadam Fairs in small scales; even though missing them, you could also have a colorful trip by other interesting activities of horse riding, desert camping, grass skating and etc.
  Upper Body: Most of the time, you can wear breathable short-sleeve T-shirts with long-sleeved ones or sunproof coats. Prepare thick coats for the early morning and late evening, for example leather coats, denim jackets and trench coats. 3-in-1 windbreakers are most recommended for rainy days or temperature drops since you can combine the layers freely to suit the current temperature.

 Lower Body: Sweatpants, jeans and waterproof jacket pants are good choices for Inner Mongolia in August. In consideration of sudden temperature drops, you had better prepare a pair of long johns or fleece-lined trousers. Girls can wear summer dress in its western areas, but bottoming leggings are necessary in suburbs of the east. 

 Shoes: It is suggested to wear lightweight and comfortable sneakers to allow long-time walking on the slopes and rugged roads. It would be better if they are non-slip and waterproof so as to deal with the rainy days.

 Others: Sunproof products are the musts for outdoor visits including sunscreen cream, large sunhats and sunglasses. Another necessity is raingear; in suburbs, portable raincoats are more advised than umbrella which might be blown over by strong winds. You also need mosquito repellent sprays or pastes especially for grassland tours. 
 1. In the end of August, some grasslands in northern and eastern Inner Mongolia like Hulunbuir Prairie are still green in general, but tinged with light yellow and becoming less vibrant. For the most luxuriant views, you’d better make the trip a bit earlier; if your trip has to be during late August 2026, you can choose the southern grasslands like Gegentala Grassland around Hohhot. 

2. As August is during the peak season of Inner Mongolia travel, flights and hotels are in greater demands, so you need to make reservations in advance. Besides, there are long queues and large crows in famous scenic spots especially the indoor attractions like Inner Mongolia Museum. This situation usually eases a little in late August.

3. After heavy rainfall, the grasslands might be muddy and slippery for both cars and visitors. It tends to revive suitable for sightseeing in one or two days. During this time, you can visit urban attractions instead.