The climate of Ulaanbaatar in December is dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 4 mm over an average of 3 days.
Temperatures are very cold in Ulaanbaatar in December: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -15°C, while the minimum falls to about -21°C. The month's average temperature is -18°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ulaanbaatar in December: 0°C as a maximum in 2000 and -42°C as a minimum in 2012.
In December, the days last on average 08:25 in Ulaanbaatar. The sun rises around 08:35 and sets around 17:00.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of December is generally not recommended for traveling to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
In December, the most favorable activities in Ulaanbaatar are: Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Ulaanbaatar in December: Nightlife.