Weather in Hohhot, China 🇨🇳
Live weather in Hohhot, currently 18°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Hohhot is in China — see weather across all major cities in China, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
17.8°C
feels like 14.9°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Hohhot, China Updated at 7:15 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 60% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 15.1 kph (31°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1014.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:06 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:56 PM |
What is the weather like in Hohhot right now?
Hohhot is comfortable at 18°C this hour, overcast skies overhead. The sun is hidden behind unbroken cloud. On the skin it's about 15°C. Expect a 15 kph breeze from the west.
A middling air-quality reading right now: EPA index 2, PM2.5 18. UV is low at 0 — no sun protection needed today. The sun rose at 06:06 AM and sets at 06:56 PM, for 12h 50m of daylight.
Make the most of the next few hours — rain is set to start near 2pm. That's about 4°C below the usual September average for Hohhot.
The 7-day trend is warming, building toward 26°C by Saturday. For context, the record high for this date in Hohhot is 31°C.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Hohhot.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Hohhot, China 🇨🇳
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Hohhot, China 🇨🇳 Today
Air Quality Index in Hohhot, China 🇨🇳 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 402.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 37.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 24.4 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 13.7 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 17.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 24.4 µg/m³ |
About Hohhot
Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, sits where the northern Chinese plains begin their slow rise toward the vast Mongolian steppe. Encircled by the Daqing Mountains to the north and the Yellow River loop to the south, the city feels both rugged and expansive. Its skyline blends Soviet-era blocks with modern glass, while the Dazhao Temple’s silver Buddha and the Five Pagoda Temple’s intricate carvings anchor its cultural heart. Just outside town, the grasslands of Xilamuren and Gegentala roll under enormous skies, drawing travelers to horseback rides and yurt stays that evoke a nomadic spirit. The vibe is frontier-meets-urban, with lamb skewers sizzling on street corners and the sound of Mongolian throat singing drifting from nearby teahouses.
Under the Köppen BSk classification, Hohhot endures a cold semi-arid climate: fiercely dry and almost desert-like in its low rainfall. Winters are long, harsh, and sunlit but frigid, with average January lows near -18°C and only occasional light snow. Summers are short, warm, and pleasantly dry, with July highs around 28°C and low humidity—a relief from coastal mugginess. Spring brings punishing dust storms as the Gobi shifts, while autumn is crisp and golden. Packing for winter demands a heavy parka, thermal layers, and insulated boots; summer calls for light clothing but always a jacket for cool evenings, plus sunscreen and sunglasses to combat the intense sun.
The best weather window runs from late May to early October, when skies are clearest and temperatures most comfortable for exploring city sights and steppe alike. July and August see the bulk of the year’s meager 350mm of precipitation, often as short, sharp thunderstorms. Dust storms, whipped up from the nearby desert, are the most notable phenomena—blinding gusts of fine grit that typically strike in April and May. Winter brings a stark, silent beauty but also bitter cold that can delay travel. For those seeking a balance of crisp air and vibrant culture, September is ideal: mild days, golden light, and the faint scent of roasting lamb on every breeze.
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