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August in Saikhan-ovoo averages 28°C (82°F) during the day and 14°C (57°F) at night. The excellent conditions and low rainfall make it a solid month to visit.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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42-year average (1984-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Saikhan-ovoo typically drop from around 27°C (81°F) at the start of August to approximately 24°C (75°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 17°C (63°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Saikhan-ovoo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 33 years of weather observations in Saikhan-ovoo between 1993 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Wind Speed
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