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Gobi desert Climate by Month

The temperature in Gobi desert can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Gobi desert. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -10°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -23°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Gobi desert has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 180 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Gobi desert can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 43 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.4 mm of snowfall, spread across 3 snowy days.

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

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.

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    Forecast for Gobi desert

    Thu   Nov 21
    2°C | -8°C
    S 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    2°C | -11°C
    SW 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    2°C | -10°C
    N 18 km/h
    1.4 mm
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain