Climate and Weather of Mongolia
Mongolia has an extreme continental climate. The Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia can reach 40°C in summer and drop to -40°C in winter. The winter period is long and cold, while summer is hot but short. Winter lasts from November to late April, spring from May through June, and summer from July through September.
Seasons and Best Travel Time
Mongolia's long subarctic winter is not an ideal travel period. By the time summer arrives, the snow in the Gobi Desert is replaced by sandstorms. The best time to visit Mongolia is from June to August. However, keep in mind that this period also has the highest chance of precipitation.
Sunshine and Precipitation
Mongolia experiences about [250] sunny days per year, often with clear, cloudless skies. Precipitation is generally low, averaging only 378 mm annually in Ulaanbaatar. January and February are almost completely dry. Rainfall increases in April and May, with the highest average monthly precipitation occurring in July and August at 161 mm.
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.
