Temperature in Mongolia in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Mongolia this January.

Mongolia, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from -15°C (5°F) in Ulaanbaatar to -7°C (19°F) in Dalanzadgad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -19°C (-2°F) in Dalanzadgad and -28°C (-18°F) in Ulaanbaatar. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Mongolia in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Mongolia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Mongolia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Mongolia temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Mongolia in January?

Ulaanbaatar averages a daytime high of -15°C (5°F) in January, which is very low for Mongolia.

How cold does it get at night in Mongolia in January?

Ulaanbaatar sees nighttime lows close to -28°C (-18°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Mongolia?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Dalanzadgad clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around -7°C (19°F), and evenings that remain near -19°C (-2°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Mongolia?

In our database, Ulaanbaatar is the chilliest city in January in Mongolia. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -15°C (5°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -28°C (-18°F).

How much sun does Mongolia get in January?

Across Mongolia, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Ulan Gom (135 hours) to sunny in Baruun Urt (203 hours).

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