Bayan-Ölgii Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia in January.

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Ölgii

Thinking about venturing to Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Bayan-Ölgii Province in January

Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia is a region in Mongolia. January in Bayan-Ölgii Province generally has very cold temperatures, with almost no precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

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. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average snowfall of around 2.2 mm (0.1 in) in Ölgii. Going by our weather data, this month in Ölgii usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Bayan-Ölgii Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bayan-Ölgii Province — 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) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July22°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 Bayan-Ölgii Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bayan-Ölgii Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Bayan-Ölgii Province

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Bayan-Ölgii Province, 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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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
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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.

Bayan-Ölgii Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia in January?

In January, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia generally has poor weather conditions. Ölgii sees daytime temperatures near -15°C (5°F), with nights cooling to roughly -28°C (-18°F).

What is the average temperature in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia in January?

Average temperatures in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia during January range from a nighttime low near -28°C (-18°F) to a daytime high around -15°C (5°F) in Ölgii.

Does Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia during January, with Ölgii averaging close to 2.2 mm (0.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ölgii, January may not be the ideal time to visit Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia.

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

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