March weather forecast
Mongolia

The arrival of March in Mongolia signals the beginning of the transition from winter to spring, albeit at a slow pace. Despite the lingering cold from the winter months, temperatures start to rise gradually. In the northern and central regions, including Ulaanbaatar, temperatures can range from -15°C (5°F) to -5°C (23°F). The southern regions and the Gobi Desert, on the other hand, see temperatures fluctuating between -5°C (23°F) to 5°C (41°F), with the warming trend more pronounced during the day.

Though March ushers in slightly milder temperatures, occasional cold spells can still occur, often dipping the mercury back into the frigid winter-like conditions. The snow that covered the landscapes throughout the winter months begins to melt, although the process is slow and largely dependent on the actual warming trend of the season.

Wind conditions in March are noteworthy, as the country often experiences strong winds, known as 'dzud'. These winds, combined with the still chilly temperatures, can lead to harsh conditions, especially in the open steppe and desert regions.

As March transitions into April, temperatures continue to rise more noticeably, with the true arrival of spring. The increase in temperature reduces the frequency and intensity of the 'dzud' winds, leading to less severe weather conditions. In essence, March stands as a month of transition, where the harsh winter gradually yields to the milder spring, laying the groundwork for the warmer months ahead.

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• Ulaanbaatar - March »
  In Ulaanbaatar during March, the rain falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In March, in Ulaanbaatar, snow falls for 7 days.
• Erdenet - March »
  In Erdenet in March, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 72mm (2.83") of snow. In Erdenet, Mongolia, in March, during 3.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ulaangom - March »
  Ulaangom's transition into March is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a life-threatening cold -23.4°C (-10.1°F) in February to a frigid cold -11.6°C (11.1°F). In Ulaangom in March, it is raining for 1.2 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
• Arvaikheer - March »
  On the first day of March in Arvaikheer sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 18:54. In Arvaikheer, during March, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
• Dalanzadgad - March »
  The onset of March in Dalanzadgad brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a subzero cold -3.7°C (25.3°F) in February to a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F). Compared to daytime temperatures, Dalanzadgad's temperature drops significantly, averaging a subzero cold -9.3°C (15.3°F) during the nights of March.
• Altai - March »
  On the last day of March, in Altai, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 20:02 +08. On the first day of March in Altai, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 19:21.
• Tsetserleg - March »
  In Tsetserleg, in March, during 7.9 snowfall days, 71mm (2.8") of snow is typically accumulated. In Tsetserleg, in March, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 71mm (2.8") of snow.
• Uliastai - March »
  On the first day of March in Uliastai sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 19:17. In Uliastai, in March, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.
• Sainshand - March »
  March signals an end to the harsh Mongolian winter in Sainshand, and is characterized by increased daylight hours, marking the beginning of spring. The onset of March in Sainshand witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold -6.7°C (19.9°F) in February to a cold 3°C (37.4°F).
• Baruun-Urt - March »
  On the last day of March, in Baruun-Urt sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:54 +08. In Baruun-Urt, in March, during 0.6 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mandalgovi - March »
  In Mandalgovi, in March, during 0.5 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Mandalgovi, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 18:41.
• Bayankhongor - March »
  On the first day of March in Bayankhongor, Mongolia, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:03. In Bayankhongor, Mongolia, in March, during 1.1 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.