Climate Insights for Ulaangom

The climate in Ulaangom is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 237mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 54mm 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 -24°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Ulaangom has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°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 -24°C and an average temperature of -20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Ulaangom is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 237mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 54mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 53mm 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 34cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Ulaangom is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/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 8km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ulaangom, which began on March 20, 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 -24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 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 42mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -24°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.