Mongolia

Mongolia Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

Monthly climate averages for Mongolia, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

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Ulaanbaatar Baruun Urt Ölgii Tsetserleg

Climate overview of Mongolia

Mongolia has an extreme continental climate. The Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia can reach 40°C (104°F) in summer and drop to -40°C (-40°F) in winter. The winter period is long and cold, while summer is hot but short. Winter lasts from November to late April, spring from May through June, and summer from July through September.

Seasons and Best Travel Time

Mongolia's long subarctic winter is not an ideal travel period. By the time summer arrives, the snow in the Gobi Desert is replaced by sandstorms. The best time to visit Mongolia is from June to August. However, keep in mind that this period also has the highest chance of precipitation.

Sunshine and Precipitation

Mongolia experiences about [250] sunny days per year, often with clear, cloudless skies. Precipitation is generally low, averaging only 378 mm (15 in) annually in Ulaanbaatar. January and February are almost completely dry. Rainfall increases in April and May, with the highest average monthly precipitation occurring in July and August at 161 mm (6.3 in).

Explore Mongolia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mongolia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ulaanbaatar)

January-15°C (5°F) February-10°C (14°F) March0°C (32°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October7°C (45°F) November-5°C (23°F) December-13°C (9°F)

Places in Mongolia

Select a city to see its average temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine over the year.

Cities

Regions

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Ulaanbaatar Baruun Urt Ölgii Tsetserleg Dalanzadgad Saikhan-ovoo
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Climate map

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Regional climate differences

Explore the climate diversity across Mongolia.

Bayan-Ölgii Province

-28°C (-18°F) – 22°C (72°F)
227 mm (8.9 in) / year

Based on Ölgii

Arkhangai Province

-24°C (-11°F) – 23°C (73°F)
430 mm (17 in) / year
2,806 hours / year

Based on Tsetserleg

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
Ulaanbaatar -15°C (5°F) – 24°C (75°F) -28°C (-18°F) – 11°C (52°F) 356 mm (14 in) 2,800 hours
Baruun Urt -14°C (7°F) – 28°C (82°F) -25°C (-13°F) – 15°C (59°F) 271 mm (11 in) 3,071 hours
Ölgii -15°C (5°F) – 22°C (72°F) -28°C (-18°F) – 10°C (50°F) 227 mm (8.9 in) —
Tsetserleg -11°C (12°F) – 23°C (73°F) -24°C (-11°F) – 10°C (50°F) 430 mm (17 in) 2,806 hours
Dalanzadgad -7°C (19°F) – 28°C (82°F) -19°C (-2°F) – 16°C (61°F) 169 mm (6.7 in) —
Saikhan-ovoo -9°C (16°F) – 29°C (84°F) -23°C (-9°F) – 16°C (61°F) 147 mm (5.8 in) —
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FAQ

What temperatures can I expect in Mongolia?

Zamiin Ude is the warmest destination, reaching 31°C (88°F) in July with nights around 18°C (64°F). Ulaanbaatar is the coolest, with January daytime highs of just -15°C (5°F) and nights dropping to -28°C (-18°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.

How much rain does Mongolia get?

Rainfall varies across Mongolia. Tarialan is the wettest, receiving 456 mm (18 in) per year, with July the wettest month at 110 mm (4.3 in). Zamiin Ude is the driest at 170 mm (6.7 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.

How sunny is Mongolia?

Baitag is the sunniest destination in Mongolia, enjoying 3,257 hours of sunshine per year, with July the brightest month at 352 hours. Overall, Mongolia enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.

What is the climate like across Mongolia?

Ulaanbaatar has warm summers reaching 24°C (75°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -15°C (5°F), with 2,800 hours of sunshine and 356 mm (14 in) of rain per year. Baruun Urt has warm summers reaching 28°C (82°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -14°C (7°F), with 3,071 hours of sunshine and 271 mm (11 in) of rain per year. Ölgii has pleasant summers reaching 22°C (72°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to -15°C (5°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.

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