Inner Mongolia weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Inner Mongolia: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (54°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with July, it is cooler and drier; September brings highs of 20°C (67°F) and 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hohhot, the largest city in Inner Mongolia. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Inner Mongolia?
best month Weather score 76/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Inner Mongolia.
Does it rain a lot in Inner Mongolia in August?
Some rain is normal: about 74 mm (2.9 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Inner Mongolia in August?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 12°C (54°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 August
Weather can differ a lot within Inner Mongolia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hohhot | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Baotou | 29°C (85°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Ordos | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 89 mm | best |
| Bayan Nur | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Hondlon | 29°C (85°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Qingshan | 29°C (85°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Dongsheng | 28°C (83°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 81 mm | best |
| Ulanqab | 25°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 72 mm | best |
| Donghe | 29°C (85°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Xilinhot | 27°C (80°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Hulunbuir | 24°C (76°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 79 mm | best |
| Chifeng | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm | best |