Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in May
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
9.5h
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May25mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Ulaanbaatar's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.5 hours average sun
May is one of Ulaanbaatar's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May48 weather score
May sits close to Ulaanbaatar's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.