What’s the climate like in Ulaanbaatar?
The current climate of Ulaanbaatar features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of -14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -29°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ulaanbaatar in recent years was 37°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -29°C in January 2021.
On average, Ulaanbaatar gets 288 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 73 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Ulaanbaatar?
The best time to visit Ulaanbaatar for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ulaanbaatar. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ulaanbaatar
The climate table of Ulaanbaatar shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -14 | -9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 8 | -5 | -13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -29 | -26 | -13 | -5 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 3 | -7 | -19 | -26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 1,1 | 1,9 | 5,8 | 9,0 | 20 | 52 | 81 | 70 | 30 | 6,5 | 7,1 | 2,7 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 12 | 7,3 | 6,0 | 3,4 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 2,3 | 3,9 | 15 | 6,7 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 288 mm per year, averaging 24 mm per month
- Snowfall: 73 cm per year
- Driest months: 1,1 mm in January, 1,9 mm in February and 2,7 mm in December
- Wettest months: 81 mm in July, 70 mm in August and 52 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ulaanbaatar
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ulaanbaatar
This graph shows how much precipitation Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ulaanbaatar
This graph shows how much snow Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ulaanbaatar
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ulaanbaatar
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ulaanbaatar
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ulaanbaatar
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ulaanbaatar by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ulaanbaatar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
