AI-generatedChifeng at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 395 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 570 m
Climate in Chifeng
Chifeng has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Chifeng is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chifeng
The best time to visit Chifeng is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 99 mm of precipitation.
Chifeng through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chifeng in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 9–25 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Chifeng in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Chifeng in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 6–25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Chifeng in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −2–2 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:1517:24
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:58–06:53 · evening 16:46–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:58 · evening 17:41–17:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Chifeng compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 7° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Chifeng in October?
In October, Chifeng is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chifeng.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min06:15 – 17:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Chifeng
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Chifeng: score 98 against 89. In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 23 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chifeng month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January−2° · 6.9 h
In January, Chifeng is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in January46February2° · 7.8 h
In February, Chifeng is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in February53March9° · 8.4 h
In March, Chifeng is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in March98April18° · 8.8 h
In April, Chifeng is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in April95May25° · 9.3 h
In May, Chifeng is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in May78June29° · 8.8 h
In June, Chifeng is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in June63July30° · 8.6 h
In July, Chifeng is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in July77August29° · 8.8 h
In August, Chifeng is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in August95September25° · 8.6 h
In September, Chifeng is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in September89October17° · 7.9 h
In October, Chifeng is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in October43November6° · 6.8 h
In November, Chifeng is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in November42December−1° · 6.5 h
In December, Chifeng is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Chifeng.
Chifeng in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chifeng
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−15°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | −2° | −15° | 6.9 h | 1 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 2° | −12° | 7.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 9° | −5° | 8.4 h | 2 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 18° | 4° | 8.8 h | 4 | 23 |
| MayMay | 95 | 25° | 11° | 9.3 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 29° | 16° | 8.8 h | 9 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 30° | 19° | 8.6 h | 11 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 29° | 17° | 8.8 h | 8 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 25° | 11° | 8.6 h | 6 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 17° | 3° | 7.9 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 6° | −6° | 6.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | −1° | −13° | 6.5 h | 1 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.27° N, 118.96° E · 570 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Chifeng
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Chifeng, 71 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Chifeng: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chifeng has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Chifeng
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Chifeng
How breezy and how cloudy Chifeng is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chifeng typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Chifeng: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Chifeng
How often the day gets hot in Chifeng (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chifeng has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Chifeng
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Chifeng in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chifeng has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- −2 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Chifeng vs Chengde
In October the holiday weather in Chifeng and Chengde is about equally good (score 89 vs 91). During the day Chengde is 1 °C warmer than Chifeng. Chengde gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Chifeng | Chengde |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Chifeng ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Chengde18°91
- 3Qinhuangdao19°18°91
- 4Tangshan20°91
- 5Beijing19°91
- 6Baoding21°91
- 7Yantai20°20°91
- 8Weihai20°20°91
- 11ChifengThis page17°89
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Frequently asked questions about Chifeng
When is the best time to visit Chifeng?
The best time to visit Chifeng is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chifeng?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Chifeng?
The wettest month is July with 99 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chifeng get?
Chifeng gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Chifeng in?
Chifeng is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chifeng?
A nonstop flight from London to Chifeng takes about 10 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chifeng?
Chifeng has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 92, summer holidays 72, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 43.