Mongolia weather in December
Considering a trip to Mongolia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mongolia in December?
In December, Mongolia experiences a range of weather conditions, with very cold temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During December, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -15°C in Ölgii to -5°C in Dalanzadgad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -17°C in Dalanzadgad and -26°C in Ölgii. In numerous regions in Mongolia, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Saikhan-ovoo with an average of 2.6 mm to low snowfall in Baitag with 8 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 154 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ulaanbaatar. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mongolia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mongolia climate page.
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Average weather in Ulaanbaatar
In December Ulaanbaatar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -25°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gobi desert
In December Gobi desert generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Baitag
In December Baitag generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Baruun Urt
In December Baruun Urt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dalanzadgad
In December Dalanzadgad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Mongolia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ulaanbaatar, December may not be the ideal time to visit Mongolia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ulaanbaatar. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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