Best Time to Visit Ulan Bator
The best months to visit Ulan Bator are May, Jun, Aug. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: May, Jun, Aug
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Ulan Bator. Expect highs of 17°C to 23°C to 22°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
July
25°C high
Coldest Month
January
-24°C low
Driest Month
February
0 rain days
Wettest Month
July
16 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: -12°C / Low: -24°C
2 rain days
February
High: -9°C / Low: -23°C
0 rain days
March
High: 2°C / Low: -11°C
4 rain days
April
High: 9°C / Low: -3°C
6 rain days
May
High: 17°C / Low: 3°C
8 rain days
June
High: 23°C / Low: 10°C
10 rain days
July
High: 25°C / Low: 13°C
16 rain days
August
High: 22°C / Low: 11°C
14 rain days
September
High: 16°C / Low: 5°C
9 rain days
October
High: 7°C / Low: -4°C
4 rain days
November
High: -3°C / Low: -13°C
5 rain days
December
High: -13°C / Low: -23°C
2 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Ulan Bator
Peak Season
May, June, August
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
April, July, September
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
January, February, March, October, November, December
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | -12°C | -24°C | 2 | Off Season |
February | -9°C | -23°C | 0 | Off Season |
March | 2°C | -11°C | 4 | Off Season |
April | 9°C | -3°C | 6 | Shoulder Season |
May★ | 17°C | 3°C | 8 | Peak Season |
June★ | 23°C | 10°C | 10 | Peak Season |
July | 25°C | 13°C | 16 | Shoulder Season |
August★ | 22°C | 11°C | 14 | Peak Season |
September | 16°C | 5°C | 9 | Shoulder Season |
October | 7°C | -4°C | 4 | Off Season |
November | -3°C | -13°C | 5 | Off Season |
December | -13°C | -23°C | 2 | Off Season |
Season Timeline
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Day Trip from Ulan Bator: Scenic Excursion
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Ulan Bator Cultural Experience: History & Traditions
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