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Ulaanbaatar in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ulaanbaatar in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ulaanbaatar, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Ulaanbaatar in August 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Ulaanbaatar in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 74 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ulaanbaatar has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Ulaanbaatar in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ulaanbaatar for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +75°F.

Is Ulaanbaatar warm or cold in August?

Ulaanbaatar is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Ulaanbaatar, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ulaanbaatar in August

Ulaanbaatar weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+72°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+30°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+99°F+88°F
Rainfall
70 mm74 mm34 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
63%66%62%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1010 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
459
Cloudy days
778
Rainy days
151511
Snowy days
001

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 70 mm to 74 mm. Humidity rises from 63% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 4 to 5.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Ulaanbaatar in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ulaanbaatar is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Ulaanbaatar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 77 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Ulaanbaatar, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ulaanbaatar wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Ulaanbaatar?

This is the weather in Ulaanbaatar in August 2023:
1 August
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+88°F
2 August
🌧️
+76°F
3 August
☁️
+69°F
4 August
☁️
+77°F
5 August
🌧️
+75°F
6 August
☁️
+70°F
7 August
☁️
+74°F
8 August
☀️
+80°F
9 August
☁️
+78°F
10 August
☁️
+78°F
11 August
☀️
+73°F
12 August
☀️
+81°F
13 August
☁️
+81°F
14 August
🌧️
+73°F
15 August
☀️
+76°F
16 August
☁️
+72°F
17 August
☁️
+65°F
18 August
☀️
+68°F
19 August
☀️
+72°F
20 August
☁️
+63°F
21 August
☁️
+61°F
22 August
☁️
+60°F
23 August
☁️
+63°F
24 August
☀️
+68°F
25 August
🌧️
+71°F
26 August
☁️
+69°F
27 August
☀️
+71°F
28 August
☀️
+74°F
29 August
☀️
+78°F
30 August
☀️
+79°F
31 August
☁️
+76°F
In August 2023 Ulaanbaatar had 11 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ulaanbaatar climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ulaanbaatar in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+39°F) and the highest in 2007 (+48°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 432 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ulaanbaatar in August:

Is August a good time to visit Ulaanbaatar?

August is a really good time to go to Ulaanbaatar. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ulaanbaatar.

Can you sunbathe in Ulaanbaatar in August?

August has mild temperatures in Ulaanbaatar. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Ulaanbaatar rainy in August?

Ulaanbaatar is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ulaanbaatar in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ulaanbaatar in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Ulaanbaatar

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ulaanbaatar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.