Sükhbaatar Square Сүхбаатарын талбай
Sükhbaatar Square is a prominent square located in the center of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It serves as a major landmark within the city and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The warmest time to visit is from June to August, when daily highs range between 20 °C and 23 °C. These months also see the most rain, with July recording about 16 rainy days. Temperatures drop significantly outside of this period, with daily lows from November to March falling between -15 °C and -26 °C. Visitors arriving by air will land at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport, located 31 km away. The square itself is situated within Ulaanbaatar, 1 km from the center.
Because of its central location, the square is a convenient starting point for exploring other sites in the city. Nearby attractions include the Choijin Lama Temple, which is 0.4 km away, and the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, located 1.8 km from the square. For those interested in local landmarks, the Mongolian National Broadcaster is 2.4 km away, and the Zaisan Memorial is 3.9 km from the square.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 60 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -13 | -8 | -1 | 8 | 16 | 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 | 17 | 39 | 60 | 59 | 24 | 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.
