Ulan Bator in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -17°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
-17°CAvg high
-29°CAvg low
1Rainy days (1 mm)
8:36 hDaylight
08:44Sunrise · 17:20 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -17°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -29°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (0.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -17°C | -29°C | 1 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | -11°C | -25°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | -2°C | -16°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 8°C | -5°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 15°C | 2°C | 34 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 20°C | 8°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 22°C | 11°C | 67 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 20°C | 9°C | 67 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 14°C | 2°C | 39 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 5°C | -7°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.3 |
| November | -7°C | -18°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | -15°C | -26°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ulan Bator in January?
Daytime highs average -17°C and nights about -29°C.
When is the best time to visit Ulan Bator?
The best months are July, June, August.