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Khovd in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Khovd in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Khovd, Mongolia.

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Khovd in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Khovd in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min -15°C Max -9°C 1 mm 0 day(s) 73% 21% 8.3 h/day 0.9 cm
Best activities in December
Winter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 08:36 17:01
Hourly weather

Average weather in Khovd in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Khovd in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 December 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
-15.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Fog
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
-13.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Snow showers
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
-8.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Snow showers
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
-10.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Fog
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
-13.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Fog
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
-14.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
-14.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Fog
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
-15.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Fog
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Climate

Climate of Khovd in December

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Khovd in December.

Temperatures and rain in Khovd in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in December, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Khovd in December

The climate of Khovd in December is dry. It hardly ever rains during this period.

Temperatures are very cold in Khovd in December: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -9°C, while the minimum falls to about -15°C. The month's average temperature is -12°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Khovd in December: 3°C as a maximum in 2010 and -28°C as a minimum in 2009.

In December, the days last on average 08:25 in Khovd. The sun rises around 08:36 and sets around 17:01.

With very unfavorable weather, the month of December is generally not recommended for traveling to Khovd in Mongolia.

In December, the most favorable activities in Khovd are: Winter sports and snow.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Khovd in December: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Khovd in December

Check the seasonal normals in Khovd in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature -4.5°C -11.6°C -14.9°C
Maximum temperature -1.6°C -8.5°C -11.1°C
Minimum temperature -7.4°C -14.7°C -18.8°C
Record maximum temperature 12.0°C
(2016)
 3.0°C
(2010)
 1.0°C
(2013)
Record low temperature -28.0°C
(2009)
 -28.0°C
(2009)
 -35.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 28 day(s)
(93%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 11 km/h 8 km/h 8 km/h
Wind temperature -10.5°C -17.9°C -22.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 3.5 mm 0.8 mm 0.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 1 day(s)
(3%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 0 day(s)
(1%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Record precipitation in one day 8.8 mm
(2012)
 2.2 mm
(2009)
 1.3 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 63% 73% 80%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.6 km 9.2 km
Cloud cover 20% 21% 23%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 8h 8h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h00 08h36 08h38
Sunset time 17h16 17h01 17h28
Day length 9h16 8h25 8h50
Our opinion on the climate in December
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Activities and events

What to do in Khovd in December?

Best activities in December
Winter sports and snow
Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Khovd in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Khovd in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
-15°C-12°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
-12°C-9°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-7°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
-7°C-3°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
-5°C-1°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-4°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-5°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
-9°C-3°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-6°C0.0 mm
10
Overcast
-11°C-8°C0.0 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
-12°C-7°C0.7 mm1.0 cm
12
Clear/Sunny
-14°C-9°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
-12°C-9°C0.0 mm
14
Overcast
-11°C-9°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-7°C0.1 mm0.1 cm
16
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-4°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-5°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-9°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-10°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-11°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-8°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
-13°C-8°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
-14°C-8°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-11°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-11°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
-13°C-10°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
-12°C-4°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-9°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
-16°C-13°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
-17°C-14°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
-19°C-15°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Khovd in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Khovd in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -9°C during the day and -15°C at night, with about 1 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

Expect about 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Winter sports and snow. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 21/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Khovd are: May, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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