AI-generatedErenhot at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 149 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 965 m
Climate in Erenhot
Erenhot has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at −10 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Erenhot is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Erenhot
The best time to visit Erenhot is from April to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and in September. The wettest month is July with 33 mm of precipitation.
Erenhot through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Erenhot in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 6–23 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Erenhot in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Erenhot in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 2–23 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Erenhot in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −10–−3 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep
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
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
06:4517:51
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 06:27–07:24 · evening 17:12–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:27 · evening 18:08–18:20
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 Erenhot compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Erenhot in October?
In October, Erenhot is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Erenhot.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min06:45 – 17:51
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Erenhot
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Erenhot: score 100 against 78. In May, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 7 mmbetter | 17 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Erenhot month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January−10° · 7.1 h
In January, Erenhot is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in January46February−3° · 7.9 h
In February, Erenhot is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in February49March6° · 8.8 h
In March, Erenhot is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in March94April16° · 9.5 h
In April, Erenhot is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in April100May23° · 10.0 h
In May, Erenhot is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in May87June29° · 10.1 h
In June, Erenhot is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in June67July31° · 9.9 h
In July, Erenhot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in July82August29° · 9.7 h
In August, Erenhot is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in August100September23° · 9.1 h
In September, Erenhot is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in September78October14° · 8.1 h
In October, Erenhot is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in October44November2° · 7.1 h
In November, Erenhot is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot in November41December−8° · 6.4 h
In December, Erenhot is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Erenhot.
Erenhot 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 Erenhot
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−22°), the warmest in July (18°). 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 | 44 | −10° | −22° | 7.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | −3° | −18° | 7.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 6° | −9° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 16° | 0° | 9.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 100 | 23° | 8° | 10.0 h | 3 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 29° | 15° | 10.1 h | 5 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 31° | 18° | 9.9 h | 5 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 29° | 16° | 9.7 h | 5 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 23° | 9° | 9.1 h | 3 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 14° | 0° | 8.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 2° | −11° | 7.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | −8° | −19° | 6.4 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Erenhot
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 8.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Erenhot, 73 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 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 Erenhot: 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, Erenhot has about 2 rainy days with 7 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Erenhot
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Erenhot
How breezy and how cloudy Erenhot 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 Erenhot typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Erenhot: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 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 Erenhot
How often the day gets hot in Erenhot (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, Erenhot has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Erenhot
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Erenhot 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.
Erenhot has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 13 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- −9 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 40 min
- Distance
- 7,610 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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Erenhot vs Ulanqab
In October Erenhot has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs 72). During the day Ulanqab is 1 °C cooler than Erenhot.
| in October | Erenhot | Ulanqab |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Erenhot ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Erenhot
When is the best time to visit Erenhot?
The best time to visit Erenhot is from April to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Erenhot?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at −10 °C.
When does it rain most in Erenhot?
The wettest month is July with 33 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Erenhot get?
Erenhot gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Erenhot in?
Erenhot is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Erenhot?
A nonstop flight from London to Erenhot takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Erenhot?
Erenhot has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 97, summer holidays 77, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 43.