Mongolia Weather
🇲🇳 1 city covered · Asia
· humid continental climate
Best time to visit
May to June
Weather in Mongolia at a glance
Our Mongolia coverage centers on Ulaanbaatar, which has a humid continental climate. Expect average highs around 76°F (25°C) in July and 10°F (-12°C) in January, with about 64 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Ulaanbaatar - annual average 34°
- Best time to visit: May to June
- Climate type: humid continental
The bigger picture
Ulaanbaatar averages 10.0 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 354 mm (13.9 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 15 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally May to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Ulaanbaatar climate page.
Live weather across Mongolia today
Mongolia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar | 34° | Jul · 76° | Jan · -10° | 64 | 10.0 | 15 |
Mongolia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | -10° | 1 | 8.0 h/day |
| February | 18° | -4° | 1 | 9.4 h/day |
| March | 36° | 14° | 2 | 10.7 h/day |
| April | 49° | 27° | 5 | 11.2 h/day |
| May | 62° | 36° | 6 | 12.0 h/day |
| June | 72° | 49° | 9 | 12.1 h/day |
| July | 76° | 56° | 12 | 11.2 h/day |
| August | 71° | 51° | 12 | 11.1 h/day |
| September | 61° | 40° | 8 | 9.8 h/day |
| October | 44° | 26° | 4 | 9.0 h/day |
| November | 25° | 7° | 4 | 7.8 h/day |
| December | 11° | -6° | 1 | 7.4 h/day |
Mongolia weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Mongolia?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Mongolia?
Yes - Ulaanbaatar sees regular snowfall. Ulaanbaatar gets the most, about 15 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Mongolia like?
The covered cities fall under humid continental climate. That means warm summers and cold, often snowy winters.