Ulaanbaatar weather in August
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days. Average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, with around 12 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While August isn't our top-rated month for Ulaanbaatar, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
21°C
Average low
10°C
Rainy days
12 days
Best months to visit
June, July
What to do in Ulaanbaatar in August
Whatever the weather, Ulaanbaatar rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Visit Gandan Monastery with thousands of monks
Tour the National Museum of Mongolia
Attend traditional Naadam wrestling matches
Ride horses into surrounding steppe grasslands
Experience family ger stays with herding families
Sample fermented mare's milk and mutton specialties
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
-12C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
-8C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
March
3C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
April
10C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
May
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August (you are here)
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
October
7C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
November
-4C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
-12C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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