Hohhot Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Hohhot experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Hohhot is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -5°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -18°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Hohhot maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 449 mm. The seasons in Hohhot, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 102 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 5.2 mm over 3 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Hohhot Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Hohhot, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Hohhot.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 62%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 37%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Hohhot in China
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 102 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.
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