Climate Insights for Uliastai
Zavkhan, Mongolia
Climate Overview
The climate in Uliastai is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 266 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 57 mm of rainfall. Uliastai 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 -30°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 76cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Uliastai is cold. The average annual temperature is 29°F and approximately 10.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Uliastai 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°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 30in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Uliastai has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 52°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Uliastai has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 95°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 62°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°F and an average temperature of -9°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 20°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Uliastai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 266 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 57 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4 mm. That's 52 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 76cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.Uliastai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 2 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 30in accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 6in.
Wind
Uliastai 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 May, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Uliastai 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Uliastai is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Uliastai is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -23°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 Uliastai 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 Uliastai 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.