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Arxan
Inner Mongolia, China

Arxan

Arxan is a town in Inner Mongolia, China, 1,148 m above sea level. It has a population of about 32,301 (2020). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now-7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population32,301
Local time15:34
47.18° N, 119.95° EElevation 1,148 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Arxanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low5° / -5°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Arxan at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-27°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

137 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

7 mm of rain

Weather in Arxan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
-7°C

Snow · wind 6 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct-6°-15°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov-5°-12°1.2 mm
Mon2 Nov-2°-10°2.8 mm
Tue3 Nov-7°-14°
Wed4 Nov-4°-7°1.6 mm
Thu5 Nov-9°-11°1.5 mm
Fri6 Nov-12°-15°1.8 mm
Sat7 Nov-9°-18°
Sun8 Nov-5°-10°0.9 mm
Mon9 Nov-5°-11°

When to go to Arxan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474948425663636958454745
High-18°-12°-4°6°14°20°22°20°14°5°-7°-15°
Low-27°-24°-17°-5°3°9°13°11°4°-5°-16°-24°
Rain (mm)77122341871379350241210
Wet days113591416128643

What's on in Arxan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Arxan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

温泉博物馆Hot springs & thermal baths
1.2 km
阿尔山太伟滑雪场Ski area · 1 km of pistes
1.7 km

Nature around Arxan

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Arxan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arxan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Arxan

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Arxan from above

Getting to Arxan

Arxan Yi'ershi AirportYIE
15 km
Holingol Huolinhe AirportHUO
192 km
Zhalantun Genghis Khan AirportNZL
225 km
阿尔山Railway station
0.8 km
伊尔施Railway station
15 km
阿尔山北Railway station
16 km

Places near Arxan

Places with a climate like Arxan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arxan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arxan.
What is the hottest month in Arxan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Arxan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -18°C and lows of -27°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arxan?
July is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.