Weather in December in Mongolia
Thinking about venturing to Mongolia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Mongolia, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected in Ulaanbaatar. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Mongolia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mongolia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mongolia?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mongolia.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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