Climate Insights for Erdenet

5th Microdistrict, Эрдэнэт, Bayan-Ondor, Orkhon, Mongolia

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
-24°C low-10°F low
Wettest
July
103 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Erdenet is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 417 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 103 mm of rainfall. Erdenet is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Erdenet is cold. The average annual temperature is 34°F and approximately 16.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Erdenet is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 29in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -13°Average: -19°Min: -24°FebMax: -8°Average: -15°Min: -21°MarMax: 3°Average: -4°Min: -10°AprMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 4°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 7°Average: 0°Min: -5°NovMax: -4°Average: -9°Min: -14°DecMax: -12°Average: -17°Min: -21°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°FAverage: -1°FMin: -10°FFebMax: 17°FAverage: 6°FMin: -5°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 26°FMin: 14°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 40°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 33°FMin: 23°FNovMax: 25°FAverage: 16°FMin: 6°FDecMax: 11°FAverage: 2°FMin: -6°F
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Min

Erdenet has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Erdenet has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 84°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -10°F and an average temperature of -1°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 20°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 4inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Erdenet is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 417 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 100 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.Erdenet is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 29in accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Erdenet is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Erdenet is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-19°-1°F
Feb-15°6°F
Mar-4°26°F
Apr4°40°F
May11°51°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul19°65°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep10°50°F
Oct0°33°F
Nov-9°16°F
Dec-17°2°F

The best time to visit Erdenet is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 77 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -24°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Erdenet is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 74°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -10°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Erdenet based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Erdenet based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-24 °C-10 °F
-13 °C8 °F
9 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
-21 °C-5 °F
-8 °C17 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
-10 °C14 °F
3 °C37 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
9 cm3 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
11 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
14 cm6 in
May
4 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.4 in
9 cm4 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
-5 °C23 °F
7 °C44 °F
9 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
14 cm5 in
Nov
-14 °C6 °F
-4 °C25 °F
9 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
12 cm5 in
Dec
-21 °C-6 °F
-12 °C11 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
4 cm1 in