Ulaanbaatar Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Ulaanbaatar the coldest capital in the world. The winter takes a very long time in this city. The average 24-hour temperature in January and February is around or slightly below the -20°C (-4°F), while the mercury can drop some nights to no less than minus -30°C (-22°F). After a short spring (where you might experience sand storms), the temperatures rise rapidly to over 24°C (75°F) during the day. Regularly there will be days with more than 30°C (86°F). However, the summer months are also the wettest months, although in absolute terms this period is still not very wet.
Monthly Temperature in Ulaanbaatar
The climate in Ulaanbaatar is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a very cold -15°C (5°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 11°C (52°F) in July to -28°C (-18°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 356 mm (14 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Ulaanbaatar bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 3.6 mm (0.1 in) over 3 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Ulaanbaatar Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Ulaanbaatar
In Ulaanbaatar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per average day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Ulaanbaatar by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ulaanbaatar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Ulaanbaatar 3-Day Forecast
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