Ulaanbaatar weather in May (Mongolia)

Curious about the May weather in Ulaanbaatar? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Ulaanbaatar generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Ulaanbaatar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 300 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 46%  

Sunshine 300 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mongolia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Ulaanbaatar in May?

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 May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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