Inner Mongolia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Inner Mongolia, China in December.

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Manzhouli Hohhot Hulunbuir Yakeshi

Planning a journey to Inner Mongolia, China this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Inner Mongolia in December

Inner Mongolia, China is a region in China. Inner Mongolia, China has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect very cold temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -16°C (3°F) in Yakeshi to -1°C (30°F) in Wuhai. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C (10°F) in Wuhai and -26°C (-15°F) in Yakeshi. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Inner Mongolia, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Wuhai with an average of 1.8 mm (0.1 in) to low snowfall in Yakeshi with 11 mm (0.4 in).

Explore Inner Mongolia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Inner Mongolia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manzhouli)

January-17°C (1°F) February-11°C (12°F) March0°C (32°F) April11°C (52°F) May20°C (68°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August25°C (77°F) September19°C (66°F) October8°C (46°F) November-5°C (23°F) December-14°C (7°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Inner Mongolia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Inner Mongolia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Inner Mongolia, China?

Temperature range in Inner Mongolia (December)

Precipitation variation in Inner Mongolia (December)

Manzhouli

In December Manzhouli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C (7°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C (-11°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-24°C (-11°F)
-27°C (-17°F)
Monthly snowfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hohhot

In December Hohhot generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
172 hours
181 hours
Monthly snowfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hohhot →

Hulunbuir

In December Hulunbuir generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -26°C (-15°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-26°C (-15°F)
-30°C (-22°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
150 hours
175 hours
Monthly snowfall
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Yakeshi

In December Yakeshi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -16°C (3°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -26°C (-15°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-16°C (3°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-26°C (-15°F)
-30°C (-22°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
150 hours
175 hours
Monthly snowfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yakeshi →

Baotou

In December Baotou generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Monthly snowfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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In our records: China December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in China dropped to -50°C (-58°F) in Ergun on December 31, 2009.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Inner Mongolia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manzhouli -14°C (7°F) -24°C (-11°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Hohhot -3°C (27°F) -15°C (5°F) 5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Hulunbuir -15°C (5°F) -26°C (-15°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Yakeshi -16°C (3°F) -26°C (-15°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Baotou -2°C (28°F) -14°C (7°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Chifeng -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)

Inner Mongolia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Inner Mongolia, China in December?

In December, Inner Mongolia, China generally has poor weather conditions. Manzhouli sees daytime temperatures near -14°C (7°F), with nights cooling to roughly -24°C (-11°F).

What is the average temperature in Inner Mongolia, China in December?

Daytime temperatures in Manzhouli peak at roughly -14°C (7°F) in December, dropping to about -24°C (-11°F) overnight.

Does Inner Mongolia, China get a lot of snow in December?

December is on the drier side in Inner Mongolia, China. Manzhouli averages only about 5.7 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Inner Mongolia, China?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Inner Mongolia, China due to the typically poor weather in Manzhouli.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Manzhouli. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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