Khovd, Mongolia experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.2°C (2.2°F) across the available records.
Khovd, Mongolia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Khovd, Mongolia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.1/10
Best: June, July, August
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 9°C / -4°C
Feels Like 6°C / -8°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 11 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 48%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point -8°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 24 days
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Avg Low13°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
-22°C
January
Avg High-9°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High-9°C
Avg Low-22°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
April (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:55
Daylight 16h
Sunset 20:56
Live conditions—
Khovd on the map · live conditions
Khovd, Mongolia
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Mongolia
- City
- Khovd
- Population
- 29.8K
- Coordinates
- 48.01°, 91.64°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 6 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low -4°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -7°C
Avg Low -20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -9°C / -22°C . Feb: -5°C / -19°C . Mar: 4°C / -10°C . Apr: 12°C / -2°C . May: 18°C / 4°C . Jun: 24°C / 11°C . Jul: 26°C / 13°C . Aug: 23°C / 11°C . Sep: 18°C / 4°C . Oct: 8°C / -4°C . Nov: 0°C / -12°C . Dec: -8°C / -19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 7 mm. Apr: 8 mm. May: 19 mm. Jun: 18 mm. Jul: 29 mm. Aug: 25 mm. Sep: 16 mm. Oct: 6 mm. Nov: 3 mm. Dec: 2 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 57%. Feb: 55%. Mar: 46%. Apr: 39%. May: 41%. Jun: 41%. Jul: 46%. Aug: 48%. Sep: 47%. Oct: 49%. Nov: 48%. Dec: 53%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 4 days. May: 3 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 2 days. Oct: 3 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.2°C (2.2°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 27°C | Jul · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -22°C | Jan · -22°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 17 mm | Jul · 29 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 18 km/h | Apr · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C / -22°C | -14°C / -27°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 7.4h Good | 57% Moderate | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -5°C / -19°C | -9°C / -25°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9h Good | 55% Moderate | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -10°C | 0°C / -15°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / -2°C | 9°C / -7°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 5.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 4°C | 15°C / 0°C | 5days (19 mm) Good | 12.8h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 6.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 11°C | 23°C / 9°C | 4days (18 mm) Good | 13.1h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 13°C | 24°C / 11°C | 7days (29 mm) Good | 12.9h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 23°C / 11°C | 22°C / 8°C | 6days (25 mm) Good | 12h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 18°C / 4°C | 15°C / 1°C | 3days (16 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 8°C / -4°C | 4°C / -8°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 49% Moderate | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| November | 0°C / -12°C | -5°C / -17°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 7.7h Good | 48% Moderate | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | -8°C / -19°C | -13°C / -24°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 6.7h Fair | 53% Moderate | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Khovd are June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Khovd, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Khovd is July, with average daytime highs of 26°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Khovd is January, with average overnight lows of -22°C (-7°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Khovd is July, averaging 29mm of precipitation across 7 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Khovd receives approximately 124 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Khovd.
The least favorable months to visit Khovd are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Khovd is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Khovd is 48%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Khovd receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 24 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Khovd are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Khovd averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 40%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Khovd is -8°C (18°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Khovd has a Cold Desert climate, classified as BWk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Khovd ranges from -8°C (18°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Khovd. It earns a climate score of 8.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Khovd, pack Warm evening layer, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 24°C (75°F) and 4 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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