Ulaanbaatar Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ulaanbaatar varies. It peaks at 300 hours in May and drops to 154 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2800 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ulaanbaatar. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Ulaanbaatar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ulaanbaatar enjoys an average of 2800 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Ulaanbaatar

August, Ulaanbaatar’s wettest month, receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -15°C (5°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ulaanbaatar Precipitation page.