What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 288 mm per year, averaging 24 mm per month
- Snowfall: 73 cm per year
- Driest months: 1,1 mm in January, 1,9 mm in February and 2,7 mm in December
- Wettest months: 81 mm in July, 70 mm in August and 52 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Mongolia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mongolia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mongolia
This graph shows how much rainfall Mongolia gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Mongolia
This graph shows how much snow Mongolia gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mongolia
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Mongolia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mongolia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mongolia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mongolia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Mongolia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Mongolia over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Mongolia
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The temperature change was annoying, but the night sky was breathtaking. The evenings can be freezing, so dress warmly!— This text is automatically translated to English
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The 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.— This text is automatically translated to English
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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.
