Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Chifeng, Inner Mongolia gets 396 mm of precipitation a year over about 66 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low -16°C).

Chifeng climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Chifeng, Inner Mongolia has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -3°C in January to 30°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Chifeng get?

Chifeng gets 396 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 66 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 79% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 118 mm. January is the driest, with 1 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 13.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 45 days, to December 22, 2021.

Chifeng weather by month

Chifeng weather in January

In January, Chifeng averages a high of -3°C and a low of -16°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The January record high is 11°C (1983) and the record low is -29°C (2021).

Chifeng weather in February

In February, Chifeng averages a high of 2°C and a low of -13°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The February record high is 21°C (1992) and the record low is -27°C (2001).

Chifeng weather in March

In March, Chifeng averages a high of 8°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The March record high is 28°C (2002) and the record low is -29°C (1971).

Chifeng weather in April

In April, Chifeng averages a high of 17°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (1972) and the record low is -11°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chifeng weather in May

In May, Chifeng averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2001) and the record low is -3°C (1972). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chifeng weather in June

In June, Chifeng averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (2007) and the record low is 5°C (1987).

Chifeng weather in July

In July, Chifeng averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 118 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2000) and the record low is 11°C (2015).

Chifeng weather in August

In August, Chifeng averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1978) and the record low is 5°C (1972).

Chifeng weather in September

In September, Chifeng averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The September record high is 35°C (2022) and the record low is -2°C (2014). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chifeng weather in October

In October, Chifeng averages a high of 16°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The October record high is 29°C (2006) and the record low is -11°C (1976).

Chifeng weather in November

In November, Chifeng averages a high of 6°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The November record high is 22°C (2003) and the record low is -23°C (1998).

Chifeng weather in December

In December, Chifeng averages a high of -2°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The December record high is 16°C (2010) and the record low is -26°C (1998).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Chifeng

December is the sunniest month in Chifeng, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 41%. Over the year the sun shines about 61% of daylight hours. Chifeng is sunnier than 93% of China.

Humidity peaks in August at 62% and is lowest in April at 26%.

Chifeng has about 17 days a year above 32°C. Chifeng is cooler than 62% of China.

First and last freeze in Chifeng

The first fall freeze in Chifeng typically comes around October 11, and the last spring freeze around April 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 172 days.

Chifeng weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Chifeng station is 41°C, on July 14, 2000. The coldest is -29°C, on January 6, 2021.

The wettest day on record brought 98 mm of rain, on August 6, 2016.

57 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Chifeng

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -14°C.

Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 2°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 17°C.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 2°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January1.3 mm144%77%11°-29°
February2.8 mm139%66%21°-27°
March7.4 mm229%63%28°-29°
April20 mm426%57%33°-11°
May38 mm730%50%39°-3°
June71 mm1242%50%40°
July118 mm1361%41%41°11°
August74 mm1062%50%38°
September33 mm755%56%35°-2°
October22 mm442%68%29°-11°
November6.9 mm346%70%22°-23°
December1.3 mm140%82%16°-26°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Chifeng climate questions

How much rain does Chifeng get?

Chifeng gets 396 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 66 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Chifeng?

July is the wettest month in Chifeng, with 118 mm. January is the driest, with 1 mm.

How many rainy days does Chifeng have a year?

Chifeng has about 66 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 13.

What is the hottest month in Chifeng?

July is the warmest month in Chifeng, with an average high of 29°C.

What is the coldest month in Chifeng?

January is the coldest month in Chifeng, with an average low of -16°C.

What is the record high temperature in Chifeng?

The record high at the Chifeng station is 41°C, set on July 14, 2000. The record low is -29°C, on January 6, 2021.

What is the sunniest month in Chifeng?

December is the sunniest month in Chifeng, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Chifeng?

The first fall freeze in Chifeng typically comes around October 11. The last spring freeze is around April 22.

What is the best time to visit Chifeng?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CHIFENG (11 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CHIFENG.