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Hohhot, China

Major city · Population 2.4M

Hohhot is the 52nd largest city in China with a population of approximately 2,350,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 162nd largest city in the world, accounting for 0.17% of China's total population of 1.41B. Hohhot is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 8.4°C with 643 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 meters above sea level.

Population

2,350,000

Global Rank

#162

Country Rank

#52

% of China

0.17%

Avg Temperature

8.4°C

Annual Rainfall

643 mm

Elevation

1,050 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Hohhot on the Map

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Climate in Hohhot

Hohhot's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Sep with 195 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-9.4°C
Jan
-5.3°C
Feb
2.7°C
Mar
12.4°C
Apr
18.5°C
May
20.9°C
Jun
23.5°C
Jul
21.3°C
Aug
16°C
Sep
8.5°C
Oct
1.2°C
Nov
-9°C
Dec
-9.4°C23.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

11 mm
Jan
12 mm
Feb
12 mm
Mar
47 mm
Apr
22 mm
May
51 mm
Jun
69 mm
Jul
140 mm
Aug
195 mm
Sep
64 mm
Oct
19 mm
Nov
1 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,280,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Hohhot with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Hohhot by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Salaqi104,090101 km
Jining258,757124 km
Ulanqab550,231126 km
Baotou2,150,000153 km
Datong1,850,000160 km
Ordos1,940,653208 km
Zhangjiakou692,602271 km
Xinzhou544,683283 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hohhot?

The population of Hohhot, China is approximately 2,350,000 people, making it the 162nd largest city in the world and the 52nd largest in China.

Is Hohhot the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Hohhot is the 52nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Hohhot?

Hohhot has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C and receives 643 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Hohhot in?

Hohhot is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.