Cool
Average highs are around -14°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Mongolia in January
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around -14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-14°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mongolia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January-14°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January2mm average rain
January is one of Mongolia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.7 hours average sun
January is below Mongolia's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January is close to Mongolia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January42 weather score
January scores below Mongolia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.