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Ulan Bator Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Tuesday at 10° · coldest night tonight at -19°

The short of it: Ulan Bator weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -19 °C (-2 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -23 °C (-10 °F). Today’s high -2 °C (29 °F), low -19 °C (-2 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: severe cold. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 07:30 local time.

ULAN BATOR, Sunday. — Ulan Bator may look for clear skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about -2° before sinking to -19° by night. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of -5° for these parts. Winds are light from the S, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 10°, while tonight will be the coldest at -19°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Ulan Bator brings highs near -5°, lows of -18° and about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -29°, and August the wettest with 60 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are June and May.

The sun is up 9 h 37 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,447 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-19°-23°2 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-19°-23°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-18°-22°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-14°-18°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-9°-13°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-6°-10°3 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-3°-8°4 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-2°-7°5 km/h–
3 PMClear sky-2°-6°5 km/h–
4 PMClear sky-2°-6°5 km/h–
5 PMClear sky-3°-7°3 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-5°-9°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-7°-11°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-8°-13°3 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-10°-14°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-11°-15°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-12°-16°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-12°-16°2 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-12°-17°2 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-12°-17°2 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-12°-16°2 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-12°-16°3 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-12°-16°3 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-11°-16°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): clear sky, high -2°, low -19°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 7:47 AM, down 5:24 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

The Almanac · Ulan Bator Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ulan Bator, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
13° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 13° from October to about -5°, with nights near -18°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ulan Bator in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ulan Bator by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-16°-29°1.0 mm6 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
February-10°-24°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
March1°-13°2.0 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April11°-4°7.0 mm13 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°16 mm13 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°10°43 mm11 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°54 mm9 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
August23°10°60 mm8 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September18°2°27 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°7.0 mm9 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November-5°-18°4.0 mm8 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦
December-14°-26°2.0 mm6 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ulan Bator

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ulan Bator today?

Right now it is -19 °C (-2 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -23 °C (-10 °F). Today’s high is -2 °C (29 °F) and tonight’s low -19 °C (-2 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ulan Bator this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Ulan Bator?

Yes: severe cold. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Ulan Bator?

July, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -29 °C (-20 °F). The wettest month is August (60 mm (2.4 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ulan Bator?

June and May. June brings highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; May highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and 16 mm (0.63 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ulan Bator?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DzuunmodCentral Aimak23 km SSE-5°-19°4.0 mm
ZuunmodCentral Aimak23 km SSE-5°-19°4.0 mm
NalayhUlaanbaatar34 km ESE-6°-20°4.0 mm
ArgalantCentral Aimak74 km W-4°-18°4.0 mm
DzüünharaaSelenge Province110 km NNW-3°-18°4.0 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province152 km NNW-5°-19°4.0 mm
HongorDarhan Uul164 km NNW-4°-18°5.0 mm
DarhanDarhan Uul189 km NNW-5°-18°6.0 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor