Ulaanbaatar weather in August (Mongolia)

How is the weather in Ulaanbaatar in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Ulaanbaatar the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Ulaanbaatar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 259 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ulaanbaatar climate page with graphs.

 

Ulaanbaatar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 259 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mongolia in August

Find out more about the weather in Mongolia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Ulaanbaatar in August?

For visitors traveling to Ulaanbaatar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ulaanbaatar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mongolia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mongolia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.