The weather in December in Mongolia

It's cold in December in Mongolia with an average temperature of -13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -16°C to a high of -10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -29°C and -24°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Mongolia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 4°C in 2023, Mongolia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -27°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -40°C to a highest value of -8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 2,7 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 6,7 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Mongolia

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mongolia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Mongolia New York
Average temperature -13°C 9°C
Max. temperature -10°C 12°C
Min. temperature -29°C -5°C
Total precipitation 2,7 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 1 day 17 days
Total snowfall 6,7 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 3 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Mongolia with really cold temps, averaging around -11°C during the day and nights dipping to about -25°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around -13°C, with nights around -26°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mongolia is around -14°C, while nighttime temps are about -26°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Mongolia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Mongolia

Temperature in December in Mongolia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.

Daily Precipitation in December in Mongolia

Total precipitation in December in Mongolia over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Mongolia

Snowfall in December in Mongolia per year

Daily UV index in December in Mongolia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mongolia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.