Mongolia weather in March
Planning a journey to Mongolia this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mongolia in March?
March in Mongolia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with low precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Ulan Gom at -2°C to cold in Zamiin Ude at 6°C. At night it cools down to -8°C in Zamiin Ude and -13°C in Ulan Gom. In numerous regions in Mongolia, March 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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Saikhan-ovoo with an average of 5.6 mm to low snow/rainfall in Ulan Gom with 15 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 265 hours of sunshine in Ulaanbaatar. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Mongolia for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mongolia climate page.
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Average weather in Ulaanbaatar
In March Ulaanbaatar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gobi desert
In March Gobi desert generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Baitag
In March Baitag generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Baruun Urt
In March Baruun Urt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dalanzadgad
In March Dalanzadgad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Mongolia?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Mongolia due to the typically poor weather in Ulaanbaatar.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide 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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