Ulaanbaatar Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 6°C (43°F), with daytime highs ranging from -15°C (5°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Ulaanbaatar compares to cities worldwide.
Ulaanbaatar Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Ulaanbaatar experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 11°C (52°F) in July to -28°C (-18°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ulaanbaatar by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. July, the warmest month, gets 251 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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Historical Ulaanbaatar Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Ulaanbaatar spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Ulaanbaatar vs Mongolia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Mongolia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Ulaanbaatar vs World: Temperature Compared
Ulaanbaatar's average annual maximum temperature is 6°C (43°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Ulaanbaatar?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Ulaanbaatar, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -15°C (5°F) and humidity around 78% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 61% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Ulaanbaatar's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Ulaanbaatar climate page.
