Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Gandantegchinlen Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Bayangol district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Established in 1838, it follows the Gelug school of Buddhism.
Planning a visit
The warmest time to visit is from June to August, when daily highs range between 20 °C and 23 °C. Rain is most frequent during these summer months, peaking in July with rain on about 16 days. Winters are very cold, with January highs of -13 °C and lows reaching -26 °C. The entrance fee is 4000₮.
The monastery is located 1 km from the center of Ulaanbaatar. The nearest airport is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport, which is 31 km away. You can combine a visit with other nearby locations, such as the Mongolian National Broadcaster at 0.8 km, Sükhbaatar Square at 1.8 km, the Choijin Lama Temple at 2.0 km, or the Zaisan Memorial at 4.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 61 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -13 | -8 | -1 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 6 | -4 | -11 |
| Average low, °C | -26 | -23 | -15 | -5 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 2 | -5 | -16 | -22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 40 | 61 | 61 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
