When is the best time to go to Ulaanbaatar

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ulaanbaatar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ulaanbaatar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ulaanbaatar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-14°C 3mm 6.5hrs 10.1hrs

Very cold and very dry weather often prevails in Ulaanbaatar during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ulaanbaatar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -16°C (3°F), whilst at night -28°C (-18°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ulaanbaatar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-10°C 4mm 8.1hrs 11.3hrs

February in Ulaanbaatar is generally very dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ulaanbaatar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -26°C (-14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ulaanbaatar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 6mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ulaanbaatar is characteristically cold and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ulaanbaatar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (28°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ulaanbaatar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 16mm 9.4hrs 14.7hrs

Ulaanbaatar's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

April is in the spring in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ulaanbaatar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 25mm 10.3hrs 16.3hrs

May is a dry month in Ulaanbaatar and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ulaanbaatar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ulaanbaatar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 71mm 10.1hrs 10.1hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Ulaanbaatar and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

June is in the summer in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ulaanbaatar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 86mm 9.2hrs 11.3hrs

July in Ulaanbaatar is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

July is in the summer in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ulaanbaatar weather in July »

August

Ulaanbaatar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 86mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ulaanbaatar is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

August is in the summer in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ulaanbaatar weather in August »

September

Ulaanbaatar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 43mm 9hrs 14.7hrs

Ulaanbaatar's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ulaanbaatar weather in September »

October

Ulaanbaatar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 15mm 8.2hrs 16.3hrs

October is a dry month in Ulaanbaatar and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Ulaanbaatar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 8mm 6.8hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Ulaanbaatar during November can be summarized as very cold and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ulaanbaatar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ulaanbaatar weather in November »

December

Ulaanbaatar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-13°C 4mm 6hrs 11.3hrs

December in Ulaanbaatar is generally very dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ulaanbaatar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ulaanbaatar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -14°C (7°F), whilst at night -25°C (-14°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ulaanbaatar with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ulaanbaatar weather stats

Ulaanbaatar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22°C 71.6°F
Driest month: January 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January -16.2°C 2.8°F
Wettest month: August 86mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 15.4°C 59.7°F
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