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The climate of Mongolia
The current climate in Mongolia features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of -14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -29°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Mongolia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Mongolia in recent years was 37°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -29°C in January 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Mongolia gets 288 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 73 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Mongolia is based on weather data from Ulaanbaatar. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Mongolia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Mongolia?
The best time to visit Mongolia for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mongolia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Mongolia
The climate table of Mongolia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -14 | -9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 8 | -5 | -13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -29 | -26 | -13 | -5 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 3 | -7 | -19 | -26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 1,1 | 1,9 | 5,8 | 9,0 | 20 | 52 | 81 | 70 | 30 | 6,5 | 7,1 | 2,7 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 12 | 7,3 | 6,0 | 3,4 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 2,3 | 3,9 | 15 | 6,7 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Mongolia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Mongolia
Yearly Temperature in Mongolia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Mongolia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mongolia
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mongolia
Average Snowfall per Month in Mongolia
Total Yearly Snowfall in Mongolia
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Mongolia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Mongolia
Weather experiences in Mongolia
The weather in Mongolia is rated an average of 2,3 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to Mongolia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Yasmin
The temperature change was annoying, but the night sky was breathtaking. The evenings can be freezing, so dress warmly!
NoudWeather conditions made travel difficult. Make sure you have appropriate winter clothing.
YasminThe temperature regularly dropped below freezing and it was particularly gloomy. For those unaccustomed to such extreme cold, this could be quite difficult. It was hard to have fun outside.
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Average weather in Mongolia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mongolia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.