Ulaanbaatar in November

Freezing, smog builds.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatWarm, long days; camps open.
• SeptemberGreatClear and cool; good month.
• MayGoodCool and dry; camps start to open.
• AugustGoodWarm; green countryside.

• UlaanbaatarHighs around -5 °C (23 °F), lows around -16 °C (3 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 23 °F (-5 °C), lows around 3 °F (-16 °C), rain on about 2 days
• Ulaanbaatar and the centre, Mongolia · Ulaanbaatar, Terelj, Kharkhorin, Orkhon valleysmoke haze

  Coldest capital in the world: January averages about −20 °C (−4 °F). Coal and ger-stove smoke make winter air among the worst anywhere Nov–Feb. Summer is 20–28 °C (68–82 °F) by day with afternoon showers in July–August.Coldest capital in the world: January averages about −4 °F (−20 °C). Coal and ger-stove smoke make winter air among the worst anywhere Nov–Feb. Summer is 68–82 °F (20–28 °C) by day with afternoon showers in July–August.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Chinggis Khaan's Birthday check

  Nov (moves) · Sukhbaatar Square

  Public holiday; ceremonies on the square.

Crowds · Mongolia overall

Low

Prices · Mongolia overall

Low

Mongolia overall: Winter returns and the smog season starts; countryside trips only with specialist operators.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ulaanbaatar, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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