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Halhgol Weather in January

Halhgol in January

The short of it: Halhgol in January averages a high of -15 °C (5 °F) and a low of -26 °C (-15 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 8 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -15° · low -26° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 8 h 46 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

January in Halhgol brings afternoons near -15° and nights around -26°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Halhgol: highs scarcely reach -15°, nights fall to -26°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 46 min in mid-January, 24 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Halhgol runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Choibalsan, 30 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Halhgol, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 46 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChoibalsanEast Aimak30 km WSW-15°-26°2.0 mm
Baruun-UrtSühbaatar207 km SW-16°-26°1.0 mm
DauriyaZabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray240 km NE-17°-30°2.0 mm
Zabaykal’skZabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray241 km NE-16°-27°2.0 mm
ManzhouliInner Mongolia243 km NE-16°-27°2.0 mm
LingquanInner Mongolia245 km NE-16°-27°3.0 mm
Jalai NurInner Mongolia249 km NE-16°-27°2.0 mm
Nizhniy TsasucheyZabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray259 km N-17°-29°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Halhgol Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Halhgol: highs scarcely reach -15°, nights fall to -26°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Halhgol by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-15°-26°1.0 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
February-10°-23°1.0 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March0°-14°2.0 mm15 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April12°-3°5.0 mm18 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May21°5°14 mm17 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°12°33 mm13 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°16°59 mm11 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
August26°13°46 mm11 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°5°21 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-5°8.0 mm13 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November-4°-16°2.0 mm13 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
December-13°-23°2.0 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Halhgol in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Halhgol in January?

Days average -15 °C (5 °F) and nights -26 °C (-15 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Halhgol: highs scarcely reach -15°, nights fall to -26°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Halhgol?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Halhgol in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Halhgol in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Halhgol in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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