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December · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 56/100

Ulaanbaatar in December

Fair · 56/100
High / low-11° / -22°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover25%monthly average
47.91° N, 106.88° EElevation 1,284 mUTC+8 · Ulaanbaatar Standard Time
When to goUlaanbaatar · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56December
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
December: high / low-11° / -22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Ulaanbaatar averages daytime highs of -11° and night-time lows of -22° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 25%.

Days are 6.6° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.8°.

December scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Ulaanbaatar. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:36 and sets at 17:01 local time, giving 8 h 25 min of daylight. Days shorten by 16 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%94%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Mongolia's best in December

Where to go in December
Dalanzadgad
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Dalanzadgad

Ömnögovĭ
-5°Dec high
1wet day
57score
Dalanzadgad
Ölgii
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2

Ölgii

Bayan-Ölgii Province
-11°Dec high
1wet day
56score
Ölgii
Tsetserleg
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3

Tsetserleg

Arkhangai Province
-8°Dec high
1wet day
56score
Tsetserleg
Erdenet
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4

Erdenet

Orhon
-10°Dec high
1wet day
55score
Erdenet
·Questions

Ulaanbaatar in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Ulaanbaatar?

December scores 56/100 for Ulaanbaatar, which we rate as fair. Average highs are -11°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Ulaanbaatar in December?

Daytime highs average -11°C and night-time lows -22°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Ulaanbaatar in December?

Ulaanbaatar receives about 3 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 1 days.