Mongolia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Mongolia this May 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 May?
May in Mongolia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Ölgii at 14°C to warm in Zamiin Ude at 23°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Zamiin Ude and 2°C in Ölgii.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Baitag with an average of 14 mm to moderate rainfall in Tsetserleg with 49 mm. Meanwhile, Ulaanbaatar enjoys close to 300 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Mongolia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mongolia's yearly weather, check out our Mongolia climate page.
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Average weather in Ulaanbaatar
In May Ulaanbaatar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Gobi desert
In May Gobi desert generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baitag
In May Baitag generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baruun Urt
In May Baruun Urt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Dalanzadgad
In May Dalanzadgad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mongolia.
Is May the best time to visit Mongolia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ulaanbaatar, May might be a good time to visit Mongolia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ulaanbaatar. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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