Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe
A capital that empties into the steppe within the hour, ger camps where the horizon does something no city skyline ever will, and a nomadic culture willing to teach you the horsemanship on the spot.
The best time to visit Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F). Local time there is 07:34 (UTC+8).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 71°F · rain 1.9in · 16.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen), this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C9°F | 1mm0.0in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| February | -8°C17°F | 3mm0.1in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| March | 2°C35°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 9°C48°F | 13mm0.5in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| May | 15°C59°F | 28mm1.1in | 15.1h15.1h | |
| June | 22°C71°F | 49mm1.9in | 16.0h16.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C74°F | 88mm3.5in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 20°C69°F | 76mm3.0in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 17°C62°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| October | 6°C43°F | 11mm0.4in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| November | -5°C23°F | 10mm0.4in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| December | -13°C8°F | 5mm0.2in | 8.4h8.4h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MNT · Mongolian tögrög
- Language
- Mongolian
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe?
The best time to visit Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F).
How warm does Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe get?
Typical daytime highs in Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe are Mar–May 9°C (47°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (71°F), Sep–Nov 6°C (43°F), Dec–Feb -12°C (11°F).
Is Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe expensive?
On the ground, Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe good for?
Ulaanbaatar & the Steppe is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns.