Ulan Bator weather
At 2:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and -7°C (19°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Ulan Bator sits 1285 m (4,216 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 37%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Oct–Apr
About Ulan Bator weather
Is it raining in Ulan Bator right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and -7° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ulan Bator this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of -7–5° and lows of -16–-7°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Ulan Bator lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ulan Bator?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Ulan Bator weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ulan Bator?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ulan Bator is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -16°C (3°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Ulan Bator?
July is the wettest month, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Ulan Bator?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -16°C (3°F) and lows of -26°C (-14°F).
Does Ulan Bator have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 68 mm (2.7 in).
Ulan Bator weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months