Inner Mongolia weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Inner Mongolia: highs of -7°C (20°F) and about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -18°C (0°F) and cloud cover 49% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of -7°C (19°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hohhot, the largest city in Inner Mongolia. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Inner Mongolia?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Inner Mongolia. For better conditions, consider May–Jun, Aug–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Inner Mongolia in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 3 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Inner Mongolia in December?
Days average -7°C (20°F) and nights -18°C (0°F).
Inner Mongolia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C (19°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 2 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| February | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 4 mm | 53% | least pleasant |
| March | 5°C (41°F) | -9°C (17°F) | 8 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (57°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 15 mm | 50% | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 31 mm | 53% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 53 mm | 61% | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 96 mm | 62% | fair |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 74 mm | 57% | best |
| September | 20°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 59 mm | 52% | best |
| October | 11°C (52°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 19 mm | 36% | fair |
| November | 1°C (34°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 9 mm | 37% | least pleasant |
| December | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 3 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Inner Mongolia in December
Weather can differ a lot within Inner Mongolia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hohhot | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Baotou | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Ordos | -3°C (26°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Bayan Nur | -3°C (26°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Hondlon | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Qingshan | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Dongsheng | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (6°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Ulanqab | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Donghe | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Xilinhot | -11°C (12°F) | -20°C (-5°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Hulunbuir | -17°C (2°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 9 mm | least pleasant |
| Chifeng | -6°C (22°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |