Ulaanbaatar or Fairbanks in July?
On climate data, Ulaanbaatar comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
UlaanbaatarPhoto: Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Department · CC BY-SA 4.0
FairbanksPhoto: Brady Riemenschneider · CC BY 2.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Ulaanbaatar | Fairbanks |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 24 °C | 19 °C |
| Average daily low | 10 °C | 11 °C |
| Rainy days | 14 rainy days (est.) ★ | 18 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 61 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Ulaanbaatar is about 5 °C warmer by day.
- Ulaanbaatar is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Ulaanbaatar or Fairbanks in July: the short answer
In July, Ulaanbaatar comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Ulaanbaatar 77/100 vs Fairbanks 57/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Ulaanbaatar averages a climate score of 61/100, Fairbanks 42/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 24 °C in Ulaanbaatar and 19 °C in Fairbanks — warmer in Ulaanbaatar. Average daily lows are around 10 °C versus 11 °C.
On rain, Ulaanbaatar sees about 14 rainy days in July and Fairbanks about 18 — drier in Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar gets more sunshine (7 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Ulaanbaatar records roughly 59 rainy days and Fairbanks about 127 — the drier of the two overall is Ulaanbaatar. At their sunniest, Ulaanbaatar reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (June) and Fairbanks about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Ulaanbaatar is at its best in May, June, July and August, while Fairbanks has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Ulaanbaatar scores higher in July (Ulaanbaatar 81 vs Fairbanks 70).
Active & hiking: Ulaanbaatar scores higher in July (Ulaanbaatar 74 vs Fairbanks 67).
Family: Ulaanbaatar scores higher in July (Ulaanbaatar 75 vs Fairbanks 38).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Ulaanbaatar leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Ulaanbaatar carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.