Ulan-Ude Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Ulan-Ude. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -16°C (3°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to -29°C (-20°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Ulan-Ude maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 359 mm (14 in). Ulan-Ude can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 7.8 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Ulan-Ude Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ulan-Ude can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ulan-Ude.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year