Ulaanbaatar

City · 🇲🇳 Mongolia

Population 1,396,288

Area 579 km²

Time zone Asia/Ulaanbaatar

Official website ulaanbaatar.mn

Ulaanbaatar

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Stéphane Passet (1875-1942) / Public domain

Ulaanbaatar Essentials

Ulaanbaatar’s landscape reflects a transition from ancient Buddhist traditions to Soviet influence and modern growth. This selection features the 19th-century Gandantegchinlen Monastery and the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, alongside the 40-meter Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue. Visitors can explore Mongolian history at the National Museum, view the city from the Zaisan Memorial, or witness traditional throat singing at the Tumen Ekh Ensemble. The central Sukhbaatar Square and the historic State Department Store remain the city's primary social and commercial landmarks.

Ulaanbaatar — Map

Ulaanbaatar — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-14° (feels like -20°) · extremes -32°–-6°
-23° at night
0 rainy days
24 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-9° (feels like -15°) · extremes -30°–0°
-21° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

-1° (feels like -7°) · extremes -22°–10°
-13° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

9° (feels like 2°) · extremes -13°–19°
-4° at night
3 rainy days
21 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

16° (feels like 11°) · extremes -4°–27°
1° at night
6 rainy days
20 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 2°–31°
9° at night
10 rainy days
15 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–33°
12° at night
13 rainy days
14 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–30°
10° at night
12 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -4°–25°
3° at night
6 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -12°–15°
-5° at night
3 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

-4° (feels like -10°) · extremes -22°–5°
-14° at night
2 rainy days
19 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-12° (feels like -18°) · extremes -29°–-6°
-21° at night
1 rainy day
17 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Mongolian Tugrik MNT · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 105
Electricity: Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Mongolian
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +976

Tours & Activities

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