Climate of Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Point-value climate at Ulaanbaatar (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia). Population approximately 885,000.
Located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 885,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -22°C / -7.6°F in January to 18°C / 64.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 76 mm / 3 in (August) — about 280 mm / 11 in across the year. As the national capital of Mongolia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ulaanbaatar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -22°C-7.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| February | -17.6°C0.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| March | -8.5°C16.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| April | 1.6°C34.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
| May | 10°C50°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| June | 15.8°C60.4°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| July | 18°C64.4°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| August | 15.7°C60.3°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 8.6°C47.5°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| October | -0.3°C31.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| November | -11.6°C11.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| December | -19.2°C-2.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Ulaanbaatar's warmest month is July at an average of 18°C / 64.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -22°C / -7.6°F in January to 18°C / 64.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 280 mm / 11 in, with the wettest month being August (76 mm / 3 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Ulaanbaatar in July?
The average temperature in Ulaanbaatar in July is 18°C / 64.4°F, with rainfall of about 73 mm / 2.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ulaanbaatar?
The driest month in Ulaanbaatar is January, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -22°C / -7.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Ulaanbaatar?
The wettest month in Ulaanbaatar is August, with approximately 76 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall.