Ulaanbaatar weather in December (Mongolia)

Is December a good time to explore Ulaanbaatar weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Ulaanbaatar usually has very low temperatures and almost no snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -13°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -25°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Ulaanbaatar in December usually receives almost no snowfall, averaging around 4.8 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 4 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 154 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ulaanbaatar. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ulaanbaatar, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -13°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 4.8 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mongolia in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Ulaanbaatar should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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