Kathmandu vs Ulaanbaatar in January

Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 73 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is cool, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.

Kathmandu vs UlaanbaatarJanuary climate, side by side

KathmanduUlaanbaatar
Comfort score73/100 (B)31/100 (F)
Feels-like high15°C-16°C
Avg high / low16° / 7°-11° / -24°
Rainfall58 mm1 mm
Rainy days80
Humidity74%69%
Air quality (AQI)12292

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

Kathmandu vs Ulaanbaatar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kathmandu or Ulaanbaatar?
Kathmandu is the better pick in January — 73 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kathmandu is cool, a little rain, poor air quality, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Kathmandu vs Ulaanbaatar in January?
In January, Kathmandu averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Ulaanbaatar averages -11°C high / -24°C low with about 1 mm.