Kathmandu vs Ulaanbaatar in December

Kathmandu is the better pick in December — 80 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry, poor air quality.

Kathmandu vs UlaanbaatarDecember climate, side by side

KathmanduUlaanbaatar
Comfort score80/100 (A)28/100 (F)
Feels-like high16°C-17°C
Avg high / low17° / 9°-12° / -23°
Rainfall27 mm4 mm
Rainy days41
Humidity76%70%
Air quality (AQI)123122

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Kathmandu vs Ulaanbaatar in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kathmandu or Ulaanbaatar?
Kathmandu is the better pick in December — 80 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Ulaanbaatar in December?
In December, Kathmandu averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 27 mm of rain; Ulaanbaatar averages -12°C high / -23°C low with about 4 mm.