Ulan Bator in May
6.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 15°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
15°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
7Rainy days (34 mm)
14:57 hDaylight
05:20Sunrise · 20:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 15°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 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 May?
Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Ulan Bator?
The best months are July, June, August.