Mongolia

Mongolia Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mongolia in October.

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Ulaanbaatar Baruun Urt Ölgii Tsetserleg

Planning a trip to Mongolia this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mongolia in October

October in Mongolia generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Ölgii at 5°C (41°F) to mild in Zamiin Ude at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Zamiin Ude and -8°C (18°F) in Ölgii.

To explore the conditions in Mongolia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Saikhan-ovoo with an average of 6.3 mm (0.2 in) to low snow/rainfall in Tsetserleg with 20 mm (0.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ulaanbaatar sees close to 230 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Mongolia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mongolia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ulaanbaatar)

January-15°C (5°F) February-10°C (14°F) March0°C (32°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October7°C (45°F) November-5°C (23°F) December-13°C (9°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mongolia in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mongolia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mongolia

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Mongolia?

Temperature range in Mongolia (October)

Precipitation variation in Mongolia (October)

Ulaanbaatar

In October Ulaanbaatar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
7°C (45°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
230 hours
176 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ulaanbaatar →

Gobi desert

In October Gobi desert generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
11°C (52°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Gobi desert →

Baitag

In October Baitag generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
9°C (48°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
286 hours
251 hours
200 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Baitag →

Baruun Urt

In October Baruun Urt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
10°C (50°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
245 hours
208 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Baruun Urt →

Dalanzadgad

In October Dalanzadgad generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
12°C (54°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mongolia in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ulaanbaatar 7°C (45°F) -6°C (21°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Baruun Urt 10°C (50°F) -3°C (27°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Ölgii 5°C (41°F) -8°C (18°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Tsetserleg 8°C (46°F) -7°C (19°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Dalanzadgad 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Saikhan-ovoo 12°C (54°F) -2°C (28°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)

Mongolia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mongolia in October?

Expect unpleasant weather across Mongolia in October. The popular destination of Ulaanbaatar averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mongolia in October?

In Ulaanbaatar, the average daytime high in October is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

Does Mongolia get a lot of snow/rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar averages only about 18 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Mongolia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ulaanbaatar, October may not be the ideal time to visit Mongolia.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mongolia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Mongolia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Mongolia.

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