Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Tongliao, Inner Mongolia gets 404 mm of precipitation a year over about 60 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low -18°C).

Tongliao climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Tongliao, Inner Mongolia has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -6°C in January to 30°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

How much rain does Tongliao get?

Tongliao gets 404 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 60 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 85% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 103 mm. January is the driest, with 3 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 10.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 89 days, to February 27, 2022.

Tongliao weather by month

Tongliao weather in January

In January, Tongliao averages a high of -7°C and a low of -18°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The January record high is 9°C (1983) and the record low is -34°C (2001).

Tongliao weather in February

In February, Tongliao averages a high of -1°C and a low of -13°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The February record high is 19°C (1992) and the record low is -29°C (1971).

Tongliao weather in March

In March, Tongliao averages a high of 7°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The March record high is 26°C (2002) and the record low is -22°C (1971).

Tongliao weather in April

In April, Tongliao averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The April record high is 36°C (2015) and the record low is -10°C (1972).

Tongliao weather in May

In May, Tongliao averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is -2°C (1972). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tongliao weather in June

In June, Tongliao averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The June record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 3°C (1992).

Tongliao weather in July

In July, Tongliao averages a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2000) and the record low is 11°C (1987).

Tongliao weather in August

In August, Tongliao averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 98 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1984) and the record low is 6°C (2017).

Tongliao weather in September

In September, Tongliao averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The September record high is 33°C (2012) and the record low is -2°C (1977). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tongliao weather in October

In October, Tongliao averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The October record high is 29°C (1987) and the record low is -11°C (1974).

Tongliao weather in November

In November, Tongliao averages a high of 4°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The November record high is 21°C (1971) and the record low is -23°C (1981).

Tongliao weather in December

In December, Tongliao averages a high of -5°C and a low of -16°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The December record high is 14°C (1989) and the record low is -32°C (2000).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tongliao

December is the sunniest month in Tongliao, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 40%. Over the year the sun shines about 60% of daylight hours. Tongliao is sunnier than 91% of China.

Humidity peaks in August at 73% and is lowest in April at 30%.

Tongliao has about 15 days a year above 32°C. Tongliao is cooler than 64% of China.

First and last freeze in Tongliao

The first fall freeze in Tongliao typically comes around October 13, and the last spring freeze around April 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 178 days.

Tongliao weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Tongliao station is 39°C, on June 8, 2020. The coldest is -34°C, on January 12, 2001.

The wettest day on record brought 174 mm of rain, on August 12, 2006.

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

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Tongliao

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -15°C.

Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 3°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 18°C.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 2°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January2.5 mm253%76%-34°
February3.6 mm146%68%19°-29°
March8.9 mm337%64%26°-22°
April16 mm430%54%36°-10°
May40 mm736%52%39°-2°
June76 mm1055%46%39°
July103 mm1072%40%38°11°
August98 mm973%48%38°
September24 mm663%56%33°-2°
October19 mm446%70%29°-11°
November9.4 mm354%67%21°-23°
December4.1 mm248%82%14°-32°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Tongliao climate questions

How much rain does Tongliao get?

Tongliao gets 404 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 60 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Tongliao?

July is the wettest month in Tongliao, with 103 mm. January is the driest, with 3 mm.

How many rainy days does Tongliao have a year?

Tongliao has about 60 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 10.

What is the hottest month in Tongliao?

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

What is the coldest month in Tongliao?

January is the coldest month in Tongliao, with an average low of -18°C.

What is the record high temperature in Tongliao?

The record high at the Tongliao station is 39°C, set on June 8, 2020. The record low is -34°C, on January 12, 2001.

What is the sunniest month in Tongliao?

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

When is the first frost in Tongliao?

The first fall freeze in Tongliao typically comes around October 13. The last spring freeze is around April 18.

What is the best time to visit Tongliao?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station TONGLIAO (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station TONGLIAO.