Weather in Ölgii, Mongolia 🇲🇳
Live weather in Ölgii, currently 8°C with cloudy. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Ölgii is in Mongolia — see weather across all major cities in Mongolia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
8.4°C
feels like 4.9°C
Cloudy
Current Weather in Ölgii, Mongolia Updated at 2:45 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 38% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 4.7 kph (78°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1022.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 68% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:25 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 07:30 PM |
What is the weather like in Ölgii right now?
It's a fresh 8°C after dark in Ölgii, with cloud. Partly cloudy skies over Ölgii tonight. Real-feel sits just under, around 5°C.
Breathe easy: air quality reads good, EPA index 1. Daylight runs from 06:25 AM to 07:30 PM today — about 13h 5m.
Temperatures climb through the afternoon, peaking near None°C around 5pm. That's about 4°C below the usual September average for Ölgii.
Looking at the week ahead, temperatures trend upward — Saturday looks warmest at around 22°C. Today's high stays well short of Ölgii's record for the date, 24°C.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Ölgii.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ölgii, Mongolia 🇲🇳
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Air Quality Index in Ölgii, Mongolia 🇲🇳 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 117.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 55.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 4.7 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.9 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 4.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 4.8 µg/m³ |
About Ölgii
Ölgii, the capital of Bayan-Ölgii Province, sits in Mongolia’s far west, cradled by the Altai Mountains. This remote frontier town pulses with Kazakh culture — eagle hunters on horseback, felt yurts dotting the steppe, and the vibrant colors of traditional embroidery. The geography is starkly dramatic: snow-capped peaks frame the horizon, while the Khovd River cuts through the arid valley. Well-known sights include the Tavan Bogd massif and the ancient petroglyphs of the Altai, drawing trekkers and photographers. The vibe here is one of hardy resilience and deep-rooted tradition, a world away from Ulaanbaatar’s bustle.
Under the Köppen classification BWk (cold desert), Ölgii experiences extreme seasonal swings. Summers are short, warm, and dry — July highs reach around 20–25°C, with chilly nights near 5°C. Winters are long and brutal, with January averages around –20°C, often plunging below –35°C during cold snaps. Precipitation is scant year-round (under 150 mm), falling mostly as light snow between November and March. Humidity stays low, making the dry cold feel biting. Travelers should pack layered wool and a windproof jacket for summer, and for winter, a heavy down parka, insulated boots, thermal base layers, and a balaclava.
The best time to visit weather-wise is from June through August, when temperatures are pleasant for hiking and horse trekking, and the mountains are accessible. September offers crisp autumn air and golden larch forests, though nighttime frosts begin. Winter, while fiercely cold, rewards with pristine snowscapes and the chance to see Kazakh eagle festivals — but only for the well-prepared. Notable weather phenomena include strong katabatic winds from the Altai, occasional spring dust storms, and sudden temperature drops that can occur any month. There are no monsoons or hurricanes here, just the raw, quiet extremes of a high-altitude cold desert.
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