Inner Mongolia Weather in January

Inner Mongolia's vast land makes its January weather very different across regions. Temperatures vary a lot—from the freezing east to the milder west. So knowing local weather well is key for traveling, choosing clothes and daily plans.

Weather Overview of Various Regions in Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia's huge area leads to a great difference in temperature between regions. In January, the eastern part is coldest, the minimum temperature being -35C°; the minimum temperature of the central and western transitional zone is -20C°; and in the western part it is -19C°.

What to Wear in Inner Mongolia in January?

January brings extreme cold to Inner Mongolia. Its vast size causes a big temperature difference between the east and west, so you need to pick clothes based on where you go. Eastern Inner Mongolia is extremely cold and dry (down to -35℃): wear layered clothes—fleece-lined thermal underwear, a thick sweater/fleece jacket, and an over-the-knee down jacket. Add waterproof non-slip snow boots, an ear-covering hat, waterproof gloves and a scarf to keep cold out. Central-Western and Western Inner Mongolia is mildest (-19℃ to 7℃): regular thermals, a lightweight down jacket/thick jacket, fleece-lined pants, fleece-lined leather shoes and thin gloves—warm but not bulky for outings.

Touring Inner Mongolia in January

The month of January in Inner Mongolia showcases various experiences due to temperature shifts and natural environments: Eastern Inner Mongolia hosts Hulunbuir which stands as one of China's coldest areas reaching -35°C while offering visitors an ice world with frozen Hulun Lake and Genhe's "Cold Pole Village" that serves ice-table hot pot and the Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe and Manzhouli on the Sino-Russian border; The Central Inner Mongolia region of Xilingol League maintains a temperature around 0°C with snow-covered steppes that host Ice Nadam festivals featuring horse racing and snow wrestling as well as starry quiet nights and ski slopes without excessive crowds; The Western Inner Mongolia areas of Alxa League and Wuhai experience desert-snow phenomena with Alxa's pink Wulan Lake and Wuhai's snow desert-lake vistas and the enigmatic snow-topped Ulanhad Volcano Group.

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