Inner Mongolia Weather in October

In October, Inner Mongolia is mainly cool to cold—there are big temperature differences between regions and clear day-night changes everywhere. The east is the coldest, with a noticeable chill; the central-western part has milder weather plus occasional strong winds, and the west is the warmest. Temperatures in Inner Mongolia gradually rise from east to west this month, with a large range of extreme differences overall. Travelers need to take targeted warm-keeping measures depending on the specific region they visit.

Weather Overview of Various Regions in Inner Mongolia

In October, Inner Mongolia sees cool to cold weather, with big differences between regions. The coldest is the east—its average minimum temperature is -2.8℃, and the extreme low hits -11℃. Milder than the east, the central-western area has an average minimum of 4.0℃ and an extreme low of -2℃. The west is the warmest, with an average minimum of 6.5℃ and an extreme low of -1℃, and obvious day-night temperature changes exist everywhere.

What to Wear in Mongolia in October?

In October, Inner Mongolia is cool to cold with big day-night temperature shifts and obvious regional differences—eastern areas are the coldest (lowest -11℃), so a three-layer outfit is needed: thermal underwear as base, a fleece or thin down vest in the middle, and a windproof waterproof outer jacket, paired with fleece-lined pants, snow boots, a thick hat, scarf and gloves; central-western areas (lowest -2℃) are milder but windy, so opt for a thin sweater with a fleece coat or light down jacket, match with warm pants and non-slip shoes, and a knit hat plus thin gloves are necessary; western areas are the warmest (lowest -1℃) but still require a thick jacket or thin down, so choose fleece-lined long-sleeve tops and waterproof shoes.

Touring Inner Mongolia in October

Inner Mongolia is fully embraced by autumn in October, with unique charms in different regions. Eastern Inner Mongolia's Hulunbuir Grassland turns into a golden sea, where the winding Morigele River meanders through. Driving along the border highway, you can encounter Sino-Russian customs and grassland pastoral scenes. The Wulanbutong Grassland in central-western Inner Mongolia boasts European-style scenery—morning mist over Princess Lake shimmers against white birch forests, and the scene of herds returning at Hama Dam is full of poetry. In western Inner Mongolia, the Ejina Poplar Forest enters its 21-day golden viewing period. The "Hero Forest" at No.4 Bridge glows brightly golden, while the silhouettes of dead trees in the Strange Forest create a strong atmospheric vibe.

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