Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar) Church
Catholic cathedral serving Ulaanbaatar's Catholic community
In Ulaanbaatar, Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral serves the city's Orthodox community; visitors may attend services and see traditional iconography within a compact city setting.
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar) at a Glance#
How to Get to Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar)#
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is in central Ulaanbaatar. From Chinggis Khaan (Ulaanbaatar) International Airport the city centre is about 18-25 km by road (a taxi ride typically takes 30-45 minutes depending on traffic); once in the centre the cathedral is within walking distance of Sukhbaatar Square and the main downtown boulevards. Local taxis and city minibuses serve the central area.
Best Time to Visit Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar)#
Visit in summer (June-August) or the milder shoulder months to avoid Ulaanbaatar's severe winter cold and to have the easiest access to the cathedral.
Weather & Climate near Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar)#
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -29° - -16° | -28° | 2 mm | some cloud | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -26° - -11° | -24° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | -17° - -1° | -14° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | -6° - 9° | -2° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.5h |
| May | Excellent | 2° - 18° | 8° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 8° - 23° | 16° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 24° | 18° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Very Good | 9° - 22° | 16° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 1° - 16° | 7° | 34 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | -8° - 7° | -3° | 8 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -19° - -5° | -17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -26° - -14° | -25° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
