Weather in Ulaanbaatar
What's the weather like in Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from -12°C (10°F) in January to 24°C (76°F) in July, with overnight lows around -24°C (-10°F) and 13°C (55°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Ulaanbaatar are June through August.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇲🇳 Mongolia
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Ulaanbaatar
- Coordinates
- 47.886, 106.906
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°C / 10°F | -24°C / -10°F | 1 mm | 2 | — |
| February | -7°C / 19°F | -20°C / -3°F | 3 mm | 3 | — |
| March | 3°C / 37°F | -10°C / 15°F | 8 mm | 7 | — |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | -3°C / 27°F | 16 mm | 11 | — |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm | 14 | — |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 9°C / 49°F | 50 mm | 17 | — |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 55°F | 86 mm | 19 | — |
| August | 21°C / 71°F | 10°C / 50°F | 76 mm | 19 | — |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 4°C / 39°F | 41 mm | 14 | — |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | -4°C / 25°F | 11 mm | 8 | — |
| November | -5°C / 23°F | -14°C / 6°F | 9 mm | 8 | — |
| December | -12°C / 11°F | -21°C / -6°F | 3 mm | 4 | — |
Ulaanbaatar by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar?
The most comfortable months in Ulaanbaatar are usually June, July, August, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Ulaanbaatar?
July is typically the hottest month in Ulaanbaatar, averaging a high of 24°C (76°F).
What is the coldest month in Ulaanbaatar?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -24°C (-10°F).
Does it snow in Ulaanbaatar?
Snow is rare in Ulaanbaatar; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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