When to go · Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar in September

Great month. Clear and cool; good month.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Ulaanbaatar

Clear and cool; good month.

Long-term averages

UlaanbaatarHighs around 16 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 61 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 6 days
Ulaanbaatar and the centre, Mongolia · Ulaanbaatar, Terelj, Kharkhorin, Orkhon valleybest weather
Coldest capital in the world: January averages about −20 °C. Coal and ger-stove smoke make winter air among the worst anywhere Nov–Feb. Summer is 20–28 °C by day with afternoon showers in July–August.Coldest capital in the world: January averages about −4 °F. Coal and ger-stove smoke make winter air among the worst anywhere Nov–Feb. Summer is 68–82 °F by day with afternoon showers in July–August.

Autumn season

Clear, crisp days and gold larch; a good month in September.

Watch: First snow and freezing nights by October; camps closing.

Mongolia overall: Golden larches, clear skies, cold nights; the Gobi is at its most comfortable.