Climate Insights for Ulaangom

The climate in Ulaangom is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 247mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Ulaangom 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 -25°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Ulaangom has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°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 -25°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Ulaangom is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 247mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 56mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3mm. That's 54mm 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. March is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Ulaangom is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Ulaangom, which began on September 23, 2026. Ulaangom is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -25°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Ulaangom 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 43mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -25°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ulaangom 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.