Mongolia, MongoliaQuick decision
When to visit Mongolia?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
48°F–73°F in June
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
November (12%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Steppes & nomadic lifeJun–Sep — yurts, horseback riding, Mongolian hospitality, vastness.
Gobi DesertJun–Sep — Khongoryn Els dunes, Bayanzag cliffs, camels.
Naadam FestivalJul 11–13 — wrestling, archery, horse racing, national celebration.
BudgetJun–Sep — only practicable window, organized tours $50–80/day.
Monthly climate data
Mongolia weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -9°F | 9°F | 3% | 0.0in | 8.0h | 5.2/10 |
| ❄️ February | -6°F | 16°F | 2% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 16°F | 36°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 27°F | 50°F | 15% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 36°F | 63°F | 20% | 0.0in | 13.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 48°F | 73°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 77°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 52°F | 72°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 39°F | 63°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ October | 25°F | 43°F | 13% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 5.6/10 |
| ❄️ November | 9°F | 25°F | 12% | 0.0in | 8.7h | 5.0/10 |
| ❄️ December | -6°F | 10°F | 4% | 0.0in | 7.9h | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 10°F, 14% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°F, 37% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 6°F, 17% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -11°F, 3% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 31% rainy days and 23°F.
November is the wettest month with 12% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 23°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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