Best Time to Visit Ulaanbaatar

When is the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar?

The best time to visit Ulaanbaatar is summer. To clarify it in month, then the best months to visit Ulaanbaatar are June to August. During the time, the weather is warm and pleasant; the grassland is the most beautiful throughout the year; last but not least, Naadam Festival is held, during which many interesting activities like horse racing, wrestling, song and dance performances are held.

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Best Months	June to August Temperature: 22 ℃ (71℉) Avg. Clothes to wear: casual pants, cotton and lightweight shirts, full sleeve t shirts, and wide brim hats.
Best Season	Advantages: During the best season to travel to Ulaanbaatar, one can enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the year and attend Naadam festival free from coldness.

Time Better to Avoid

November to April is the time which is better to avoid. During the Winter season in Ulaanbaatar, there is extreme cold and freezing temperature which is not suitable for outdoor activities. Besides, days are short with minimum sunshine so you get less time to explore the city.

Peak Season (June to September)

The peak season in Ulaanbaatar is between June to September. In this duration, the average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 16°C (62°F), which rarely exceeds up to 30.5°C (87°F). This season is pleasant to explore the city, witness wildflowers on green grasslands and also to enjoy various outdoor activities. You can relish activities like trekking, and horse riding. The mid-August or early September is the perfect time for fishing. The main attraction of this season is the Naadam Fair, when you can watch sports like archery, horse races, and wrestling. However, the travel expense is also higher than the slack season, including flight ticket and hotel cost.

Slack Season (November-April)

November to April is the slack season in Ulaanbaatar. From the start of November, the daily temperature falls below freezing, which is not a good time to explore any of the outdoor attractions in Ulaanbaatar. Till early March, the temperature won’t rise above freezing degrees. The average temperature in this season is -25°C (-13°F). In this season, the sun sets early, around 5 pm to 6 pm, so nights are longer than other seasons. Despite the low temperature, many festivals are celebrated such as Ice Festival in early March, South Gobi Camel Festival, and also Lunar New Year, which can bring you a lot of fun. The travel cost is also low in slack season.

Shoulder Season (September to mid-October and month of May)

September to mid-October is the shoulder season of Ulaanbaatar. In September, the temperature is averagely 15.6°C (60°F), which is the fair weather to explore the city and to witness the changing color of leaves. Early snows and colder climate limit the travel around the city and nearby attractions in October. During the shoulder season, there are many festivals in Ulaanbaatar, such as Golden Eagle Festival. In May, there is a mild temperature that is quite comfortable to travel around the city and to enjoy an international marathon.

Month	Season	Temperature
January	Winter	-29°C to -16°C (-20.2°F to 3.2°F)
February	Winter	-11°C to -24°C (12.2°F to -11.2°F)
March	Spring	-14°C to -4°C (6.8°F to 24.8°F)
April	Spring	-4°C to 8°C (24.8°F to 46.4°F)
May	Spring	4°C to 15°C (39.2°F to 59°F)
June	Summer	6°C to 22°C (42.8°F to 71.6°F)
July	Summer	12°C to 25°C (53.6°F to 77°F)
August	Summer	10°C to 21°C (50°F to 69.8°F)
September	Autumn	4°C to 16°C (39.2°F to 60.8°F)
October	Autumn	-6°C to 8°C (21.2°F to 46.4°F)
November	Winter	-15°C to -11°C (5°F to 12.2°F)
December	Winter	-22°C to -13°C (8.6°F to -7.6°F)

- Last updated on Apr. 13, 2021 -