Ulaanbaatar Weather in July

Ulaanbaatar in July enjoys the most pleasant climate of the year. Although it’s summer here, the weather is not too hot but comfortable with abundant sunshine. The precipitation also rises to its yearly highest, but compared with most destinations in the world, it is in low level, not disturbing your trip a lot. Also, the grand Naadam Fair is often held in this month. Therefore, July is commonly considered as one of the most ideal months to visit Ulaanbaatar.

Not Very Hot

July is the hottest month in Ulaanbaatar, but instead of burning hot, the weather of Ulaanbaatar in July is pleasant. Its daily high temperatures usually swing between 19 and 30 degrees Celsius (66 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Occasionally, it exceeds 35℃ (95℉), but only 2 or 3 days at most in a month. By staying indoors or standing in shady places for several minutes, you can find yourself stop sweating and cool down gradually.

However, there exists large day-night temperature differences. The low degrees normally fluctuate between 10 and 17℃ (50 - 63℉), which means the night is a little cool. The temperature is even lower on the grassland or hill top after night falls. But don’t worry since a trench coat or heavy sweater is enough to help you spend the mildly cold night.

Peak Rainy Season

In July, Ulaanbaatar receives the highest monthly rainfall of the year, 86mm (3.4 in) averagely distributed over 16 days. In recent 4 years, the precipitation rises to over 120mm (4.7 in), even reaching 380mm (15 in) in July 2023.

It usually falls suddenly in form of showers and lasts for a short time, generally no more than several hours. It might be sunny when you visit attractions in the morning, then turns windy and rainy when you have lunch, and when walking out of the restaurant, you might find the rain has stopped. Moderate rain or thunderstorm also can be seen sometimes.

Even with the relatively high rainfall and not low temperature, Ulaanbaatar climate in July is neither humid nor stuffy with the average humidity of 58%.

Longest Daytime of the Year

The sun rises at 05:12 - 05:41 and sets at 20:40 - 21:04 in July, which gives Ulaanbaatar the average 16 hours of daylight, the longest daytime of the year. Meanwhile, sunshine duration accounts for more than half of the daylength, averaging 9 hours per day. The sunlight is bright and strong, with the UV index reaching 8 around noon. It becomes mild only around dusk and makes the sky tinged with various colors of gold, orange and pink, thus presenting a wonderful sunset for visitors.

Averages for Ulaanbaatar Weather in July

High Temperature

25°C (77°F)

Low Temperature

13°C (55.4°F)

Rainfall

86mm (3.4 in)

Sunrise

05:12 ~ 05:41

Sunset

20:40 ~ 21:04

Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.Jun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.

The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Ulaanbaatar.

Best Time to Visit Ulaanbaatar

It is widely recognized that July marks the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar. To begin with, the climate of Ulaanbaatar in July is characterized by generally pleasant temperature, plenty of sunshine and moderate humidity. In addition, as the grassland enters into its prime, the natural scenery in Ulaanbaatar is appealing and breath-taking. More importantly, Naadam Fair, the most important traditional festival in Mongolia, is held annually in July. The above factors collectively make the travel to Ulaanbaatar in July an unforgettable trip.

Travel Highlight - Naadam Fair

Naadam Fair in 2026 falls on July 11 to 15. It is held to celebrate the harvest, pray for blessing and show Mongolian heroic spirit. The open ceremony on the first day is the most popular activity among visitors. During this time, Mongolian people in their traditional clothes ride on the horses and make a parade in the National Sports Stadium. They also give fantastic performances of Mongolian dancing and singing. Besides, you can engage in some activities to experience the lively atmosphere, such as playing Mongolian traditional games and appreciating the handicrafts exhibitions. Moreover, excellent competitions are the highlights of Naadam festival, of which wrestling, horse racing and archery are the most famous and welcomed.

Notes on Naadam Fair

1. During the festival, Ulaanbaatar welcomes the busiest tourism period and the price of hotels, food as well as tickets of flights and attractions rise to exceptionally high levels. Besides, tickets of the opening ceremony are extremely hard to get even at a high price. Therefore, you had better settle your schedule down early enough so as to book the hotels and tickets earlier to enjoy relatively lower price.
2. Various competitions are held in different sites and times. Some might need extra tickets. You are suggested to choose several matches which appeal you the most and check their specific information in detail.
3. Already serious traffic jam in Ulaanbaatar is further aggravated during Naadam Festival. To avoid spending longtime on the way, you can live in a hotel within walking distance of National Sports Stadium where the opening ceremony is held.
4. Mongolia people enjoy their holiday during this period and many local restaurants get closed. Be sure to make a call to know the opening situation before you go for it.

What to Bring to Visit Ulaanbaatar in July?

Upper body: It is suggested to wear T-shirts alone when conducting indoor activities and put on thin sunscreen coats when staying outside around noon. It would be better if they are made of breathable materials such as flax and cotton. Prepare thick clothes for temperature drop at night, of which knitwear, denim jackets and trench coats are all good choices.

Lower body: Long and loose trousers like thin sweatpants and jeans are suitable for both grassland and downtown. Shorts work well only when visiting urban attractions and girl can choose skirts or dresses.

Shoes: Normally, casual shoes like sneakers suits the temperature in July well. Or, you can choose to wear scandals to deal with the highly possible rainfall but they are recommended in urban areas only.

Others: The strong UV rays make sunglasses, sunhats and sunscreen cream necessary to protect you from sunburn and sunstroke. Umbrella is also suggested to prevent not only rain but also strong sunlight. Be sure to prepare mosquito repellent products when visiting grasslands.

Tips for Visiting Ulaanbaatar in July

1. Rainboots are unnecessary in most time in July, but when encountering with consistent heavy rainfall, the drainage system in Ulaanbaatar might fail to function well, leaving lots of water on the streets. In this situation, you had better wear them when walking outside.
2. Avoid visiting the grassland after heavy rainfall, which turns muddy and takes one to two days to revive. You can choose to visit urban attractions instead, including Gandan Monastery, Genghis Khan Museum and Mongolia National Museum.

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