Mongolia Weather

Checking Mongolia weather before you book the tour is important. We provide you the detailed temperature information of months and seasons.

Mongolia is a landlocked country isolated from the oceans of the Mediterranean and the Eurasian mainland and surrounded by high mountains, with an average elevation of 1300 meters above sea level. Mongolia climate is continental depending on four-seasons with high air temperature fluctuations, low precipitation, and latitude and longitude differences. The duration of summer is for 3 months from June to mid-August, cold and harsh winter lasts from November to January, and spring (usually February to May) and autumn (usually September to November) periods vary widely from year to year.

Average Temperature

The annual average temperature of Mongolia is 0.2 ° C (32 ° F) while average winter temperature is -10 ° to -30 ° C (14 ° to 22 ° F) and summer temperature is +10 ° to +27 ° C (50 ° to 80 ° F). In winter, the absolute low temperature reaches -28 ° C to -40 ° C (-18.4 ° to 65.2 ° F). In summer, the absolute high temperature is 30 ° C to 40 ° C (86 ° to 113 ° F).

Mongolia Weather January

January is the coldest month in Mongolia with average daytime temperature of -12 to -18 degrees and average nighttime temperature of -20 to -28 Celcius degrees.

Western mountain ranges                      -30°C to -34°C
Central Mongolia – Steppe ranges        -20°C to -25°C
Semi Gobi desert                                     -15°C to -20°C
The Southern Gobi desert                       -15°C to -12°C

Traveling in January, you can see everything covered with snow because there are 13 snowy days and 2 foggy days in January. Usually the last week of January is the warmest. The sun rises around 08:31 a.m. and sunsets at 17:24 p.m. We kindly recommend you to bring your thick clothes (many layers as possible or wear Mongolian tradition clothes Deel made of sheep skin) and rough boots for slippery.

Mongolia Weather February

The average temperature you will experience in February is between -16.0°C and 28.0°C with exceptional possible peaks as low as -40°C and as high as -7°C observed in previous years. Average sunrise time is 07:55 a.m. and sunset time is 18:09 p.m. At the end of February, you will feel warmer weather day by day as spring is coming.

Mongolia Weather March

The average day temperature of March is -8°C and night temperature is -14°C to -16°C . March is the month of spring so climate will be warmer, even tough, it has minus degrees. The sun will keep you warm during the day as it is traveling back to the Mongolian plateau.

Mongolia Weather April

The most unpredictable time of Mongolia weather is spring which is April. In April, the average day temperature is 10°C to 14°C and night temperature is 1°C to 6°C . The wind speed exceeds 15 m/s occurring on average from 3 to 5 times per month sometimes even reaches 8 to 13 times in April. This is a time of thawing and end of hibernation. Nomads are quite busy with birth of the herds and baby animals.

Mongolia Weather May

In the Altai mountain range, May is still chilly with average day temperature is -3 to -8°C at nighttime and 7 to 12°C at day time. The day temperature of Central Mongolia is 14°C to 17 °C and 1°C to 4°C at night time whereas the Gobi desert day time temperature is 18°C to 21°C and 4 to 8°C degrees at night time. Spring flowers start to bloom and new grass come to appear.

Mongolia Weather June

June is the first month of summer, one of the most pleasant months to visit Mongolia. From second week of June, the temperature rises gradually and reaches up to 28°C.The day temperature in Gobi desert is 24°C to 28°C and night temperature is 10°C to 17°C. The weather in the Central Mongolia is warm too with day temperature of 20°C to 23°C and night temperature of 8°C to 17°C. The day temperature in Western and Northern Mongolia is 16°C to 20°C whereas the night time temperature is 5°C to 9°C.

Mongolia Weather July

July is the hottest month of the year for Mongolians. The day temperature is 15°C to 22°C in the Khangai, Khuvsgul and Khentii mountain ranges while it reaches 25°C to 28°C in central Mongolia and steppe ranges and 27°C to 32°C in the Gobi Desert. In the recent years, average rain fall has been increasing.

Mongolia Weather August

If you are planning to travel to Mongolia in August, there is another pleasant weather is awaiting for you. Most welcoming weather is in the Gobi Desert as day temperature is 26°C in August. For your information, it is usual to snow a someday in Western or Northern Mongolia such as Altai Mountain range and Lake Khovsgol but the overall temperature is warm enough to do excursions.

Mongolia Weather September

This is a turning point as the leaves begin to change its color from green to yellow and the birds will migrate to the warmer places. The day temperature drops from 20°C to 14°C in southern and central Mongolia. The night temperature reaches -10°C from second half of September in Western and Norther Mongolia.

Mongolia Weather October

October is the last month of the fall. Everything is either in yellow or grey with some snow covered. The day temperature is 8°C to 13°C and night temperature is -2°C to -15°C.

Mongolia Weather November

Daily temperature drops by -8°C from 4°C but rarely falling below -12°C or exceeding 10°C.

Mongolia Weather December

The December is month of winter like the most other countries around the world. Considering long-term average indicator, the last third half of the December is coldest. The day temperature falls from -4°C to -23°C and night temperature is -12°C to -30°C.

The last but not least you can check real time temperature of Mongolia regions here.

Do You Need Arrangements for Travel Needs In Mongolia?

Travel buddies has a team of passionate, experienced and well-knowledgeable professionals that ensure that you have a Mongolian tour that is a fully enjoyable and adventurous trip.

For this purpose, it offers a variety of tours including overland Jeep tours, sightseeing tours, horseback riding, camel safari, hiking and trekking, nomadic life tour and cultural trips. Every tour has been designed to meet the vivid traveling needs of travelers. Trips ensure you come across the most amazing aspect of Mongolia staying within the prescribed budget.

For the adventurous soul, there are a variety of facilities that the site can arrange, such as horseback trekking, cycling or camping, etc.

“Travel Buddies” Mongolia tour specializes in adventure travel and tailor-made tours to the mainland and across the country.

You may select for eagle hunter festival tour too if you are fascinated to chit chat and be familiar with only eagle Hunters, the Kazakhs families.

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