AI-generatedDarkhan at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 305 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 683 m
Climate in Darkhan
Darkhan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at −12 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Darkhan is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Darkhan
The best time to visit Darkhan is from May to June and from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is August with 72 mm of precipitation.
Darkhan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Darkhan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 5–21 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Darkhan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Darkhan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- −1–20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Darkhan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −12–−6 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Apr, Nov
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Darkhan for you.
Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – June, August – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:1618:08
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:56–07:59 · evening 17:24–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:56 · evening 18:28–18:40
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Darkhan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −8° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Darkhan in October?
In October, Darkhan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Darkhan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:16 – 18:08
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %17 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
Compare two months in Darkhan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Darkhan: score 96 against 52. In May, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 21° |
| Night-time low | −3° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 16 mmbetter | 31 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Darkhan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January−12° · 5.3 h
In January, Darkhan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−26 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in January44February−6° · 7.3 h
In February, Darkhan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in February48March5° · 8.5 h
In March, Darkhan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in March78April14° · 9.1 h
In April, Darkhan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in April96May21° · 10.0 h
In May, Darkhan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in May90June27° · 10.1 h
In June, Darkhan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in June73July29° · 9.6 h
In July, Darkhan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in July88August26° · 9.2 h
In August, Darkhan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in August92September20° · 8.4 h
In September, Darkhan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in September52October10° · 7.1 h
In October, Darkhan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in October40November−1° · 6.0 h
In November, Darkhan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in November35December−10° · 4.6 h
In December, Darkhan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darkhan.
Darkhan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Darkhan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−26°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 38 | −12° | −26° | 5.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | −6° | −22° | 7.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 5° | −10° | 8.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 14° | −2° | 9.1 h | 4 | 16 |
| MayMay | 96 | 21° | 4° | 10.0 h | 6 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 12° | 10.1 h | 8 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 29° | 15° | 9.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 26° | 13° | 9.2 h | 10 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 20° | 5° | 8.4 h | 7 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 10° | −3° | 7.1 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 40 | −1° | −13° | 6.0 h | 3 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | −10° | −22° | 4.6 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
49.49° N, 105.92° E · 683 m · Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Darkhan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Darkhan, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Darkhan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Darkhan has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Darkhan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Darkhan
How breezy and how cloudy Darkhan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Darkhan typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Darkhan: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Darkhan
How often the day gets hot in Darkhan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Darkhan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 10 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Darkhan
Snow is possible in Darkhan, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Darkhan has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 23 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Darkhan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Darkhan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Darkhan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 11 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mongolia
- Currency
- Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
- Language
- Mongolian
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +976
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Darkhan vs Erdenet
In October Darkhan has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 43). During the day Erdenet is 3 °C cooler than Darkhan.
| in October | Darkhan | Erdenet |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Aug – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Darkhan ranks 3 of 5 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Darkhan
When is the best time to visit Darkhan?
The best time to visit Darkhan is from May to June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Darkhan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −12 °C.
When does it rain most in Darkhan?
The wettest month is August with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Darkhan get?
Darkhan gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Darkhan in?
Darkhan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Darkhan?
A nonstop flight from London to Darkhan takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Darkhan?
Darkhan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 95, summer holidays 83, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 37.