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Gobi desert weather in August (Mongolia)

What should you pack for a trip to Gobi desert in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Gobi desert is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 26°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Gobi desert in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Gobi desert. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gobi desert climate page with graphs.

 

Gobi desert, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Mongolia in August

Find out more about the weather in Mongolia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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