Climate Insights for Khovd

Jargalant, Mongolia

Hottest
July
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
January
-23°C low-10°F low
Wettest
July
30 mm rain1.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Khovd is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 144 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 30 mm of rainfall. Khovd 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Khovd is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 5.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Khovd 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -13°Average: -18°Min: -23°FebMax: -8°Average: -14°Min: -21°MarMax: 3°Average: -4°Min: -11°AprMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: -2°MayMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 15°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 5°OctMax: 9°Average: 2°Min: -3°NovMax: -1°Average: -7°Min: -12°DecMax: -11°Average: -16°Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°FAverage: -1°FMin: -10°FFebMax: 18°FAverage: 7°FMin: -6°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 26°FMin: 12°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 43°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 36°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 30°FAverage: 20°FMin: 11°FDecMax: 12°FAverage: 3°FMin: -5°F
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Khovd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Khovd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 89°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°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 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Khovd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 144 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 30 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 mm. That's 29 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 33cm annually. May is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Khovd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13in annually. May is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Khovd is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Khovd is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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-18°-1°F
Feb-14°7°F
Mar-4°26°F
Apr6°43°F
May12°54°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul21°69°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct2°36°F
Nov-7°20°F
Dec-16°3°F

The best time to visit Khovd is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -23°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Khovd is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khovd 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 Khovd 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
-23 °C-10 °F
-13 °C9 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0.1 in
1 cm1 in
Feb
-21 °C-6 °F
-8 °C18 °F
7 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
-11 °C12 °F
3 °C38 °F
9 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
13 °C55 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
5 cm2 in
May
6 °C42 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
6 cm3 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C26 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.3 in
4 cm1 in
Nov
-12 °C11 °F
-1 °C30 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
-20 °C-5 °F
-11 °C12 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
2 cm1 in