Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia in January.

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Ölgii

Are you planning a trip a to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park in January

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia is a region in Mongolia. January in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -15°C (5°F) and nighttime temperatures around -28°C (-18°F) in Ölgii. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average snowfall of around 2.2 mm (0.1 in) in Ölgii. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Ölgii.

Explore Altai Tavan Bogd National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ölgii)

January-15°C (5°F) February-10°C (14°F) March-2°C (28°F) April8°C (46°F) May14°C (57°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September14°C (57°F) October5°C (41°F) November-6°C (21°F) December-15°C (5°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia?

Ölgii

In January Ölgii generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -28°C (-18°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Min temperature
-26°C (-15°F)
-28°C (-18°F)
-25°C (-13°F)
Monthly snowfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Mongolia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Mongolia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Mongolia dropped to -48°C (-54°F) in Ulan Gom on January 5, 1977.

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia in January?

Expect poor weather across Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia in January. The popular destination of Ölgii averages -15°C (5°F) by day and -28°C (-18°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia in January?

In Ölgii, the average daytime high in January is -15°C (5°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -28°C (-18°F).

Does Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Ölgii averages just 2.2 mm (0.1 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia with often poor weather in Ölgii.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ölgii. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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