Climate Insights for Sukhbaatar
Selenge, Mongolia
Climate Overview
The climate in Sukhbaatar is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 313 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Sukhbaatar 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 -27°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sukhbaatar is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 12.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Sukhbaatar 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 -17°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Sukhbaatar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 54°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -21°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 14°C shift in average temperatures.Sukhbaatar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 98°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°F and an average temperature of -6°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 25°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sukhbaatar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 313 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 68 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 47cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Sukhbaatar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.7 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 19in annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Sukhbaatar 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 May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sukhbaatar 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 May, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sukhbaatar is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sukhbaatar is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sukhbaatar 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 Sukhbaatar 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.