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Gobi desert Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Gobi desert can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. The area is known for its low rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Gobi desert can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -10°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Gobi desert experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 180 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 43 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 2.4 mm over 3 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Gobi desert Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Gobi desert

Thu   Dec 26
-13°C | -24°C
N 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
-12°C | -21°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
-12°C | -22°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Gobi desert in Mongolia

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Gobi desert?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gobi desert?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gobi desert?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gobi desert?
    July tops the wettest month list with 43 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gobi desert?
    January is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.