Ulaanbaatar weather in May (Mongolia)

Will it be warm or cold in Ulaanbaatar this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Ulaanbaatar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 300 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

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 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?

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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