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Erdenet
Orhon, Mongolia

Erdenet

Erdenet is a city in Orhon, Mongolia, 1,307 m above sea level. It has a population of about 106,810 (2019). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now-5°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population106,810
Local time01:41
49.03° N, 104.08° EElevation 1,307 mUTC+8 · Ulaanbaatar Standard Time
The year in Erdenetweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low6° / -5°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

Best: May–Jun · Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Erdenet at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

102 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

3 mm of rain

Weather in Erdenet

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
-5°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct0°-7°
Sat24 Oct0°-9°
Sun25 Oct-2°-8°
Mon26 Oct-5°-9°
Tue27 Oct1°-8°
Wed28 Oct2°-5°
Thu29 Oct-5°-10°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct-7°-16°
Sat31 Oct3°-11°

When to go to Erdenet

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575652466866626565505155
High-12°-8°0°8°16°20°22°20°14°6°-4°-10°
Low-24°-21°-13°-4°3°9°12°10°3°-5°-14°-21°
Rain (mm)33613236910283361264
Wet days012471215137431

What's on in Erdenet

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Erdenet

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Феррис дугуйTheme parks
2.5 km
тойруулгаTheme parks
2.5 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mongolia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Erdenet

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Erdenet

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Erdenet 122 km ↙1967 · 122 km
6.4Erdenet 132 km ↙1967 · 132 km
6.1Erdenet 91 km ←1958 · 90 km
6.0Erdenet 133 km ↙1967 · 133 km

Erdenet from above

Around Erdenet2 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Erdenet

Bulgan AirportUGA
49 km
ЭрдэнэтRailway station
6.6 km
Улаантолгой зөрлөгRailway station
23 km

Places with a climate like Erdenet

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Erdenet?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Erdenet.
What is the hottest month in Erdenet?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Erdenet?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -12°C and lows of -24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Erdenet?
July is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.