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October · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 51/100

Ulaanbaatar in October

Fair · 51/100
High / low6° / -5°daily averages
Precipitation8 mm3 wet days
Cloud cover23%monthly average
47.91° N, 106.88° EElevation 1,284 mUTC+8 · Ulaanbaatar Standard Time
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Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
October: high / low6° / -5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Ulaanbaatar averages daytime highs of 6° and night-time lows of -5° — cold weather by day. Expect around 8 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Days are 8.9° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 10.4°.

October scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th 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 07:11 and sets at 18:07 local time, giving 10 h 55 min of daylight. Days shorten by 100 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%79%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Mongolia's best in October

Where to go in October
Dalanzadgad
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Dalanzadgad

Ömnögovĭ
11°Oct high
2wet days
62score
Dalanzadgad
Khovd
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Khovd

Hovd
8°Oct high
2wet days
54score
Khovd
Ölgii
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Ölgii

Bayan-Ölgii Province
5°Oct high
2wet days
53score
Ölgii
Undurkhaan
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4

Undurkhaan

Hentiy
8°Oct high
3wet days
52score
Undurkhaan
·Questions

Ulaanbaatar in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Ulaanbaatar?

October scores 51/100 for Ulaanbaatar, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 6°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Ulaanbaatar in October?

Daytime highs average 6°C and night-time lows -5°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Ulaanbaatar in October?

Ulaanbaatar receives about 8 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 3 days.