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Ulan Bator Weather in February

Ulan Bator in February

The short of it: Ulan Bator in February averages a high of -10 °C (15 °F) and a low of -24 °C (-12 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 10 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -10° · low -24° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 10 h 9 min

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

February in Ulan Bator brings afternoons near -10° and nights around -24°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against January, to near -10°; nights run about -24°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 9 min in mid-February, 82 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Ulan Bator runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Dzuunmod, 23 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Ulan Bator, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
6° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
11° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DzuunmodCentral Aimak23 km SSE-9°-24°2.0 mm
ZuunmodCentral Aimak23 km SSE-9°-24°2.0 mm
NalayhUlaanbaatar34 km ESE-11°-26°2.0 mm
ArgalantCentral Aimak74 km W-9°-24°2.0 mm
DzüünharaaSelenge Province110 km NNW-11°-26°2.0 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province152 km NNW-12°-27°2.0 mm
HongorDarhan Uul164 km NNW-12°-27°2.0 mm
DarhanDarhan Uul189 km NNW-12°-27°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Ulan Bator Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Highs rise 6° against January, to near -10°; nights run about -24°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ulan Bator in February?

Days average -10 °C (15 °F) and nights -24 °C (-12 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against January, to near -10°; nights run about -24°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ulan Bator?

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

How long are the days in Ulan Bator in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 24 min in December to 16 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Ulan Bator in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ulan Bator in February?

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

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