🇰🇷 Seoul vs Ulaanbaatar 🇲🇳
Seoul, South Korea vs Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 14 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · SeoulDrier · Seoul
Climate at a glance
| 🇰🇷 Seoul | 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 17°C | 7°C |
| Hottest month | August · 30°C | July · 24°C |
| Coldest month | January (-6°C low) | January (-24°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 112 | 126 |
| Snow | Yes | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, September, October | June, July, August |
🇰🇷 Seoul
Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).
🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-24°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Seoul or Ulaanbaatar warmer?
Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Seoul or Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is rainier — Seoul sees about 14 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Ulaanbaatar?
Seoul is best around May, September, October; Ulaanbaatar is best around June, July, August.