Ulaanbaatar Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (30/100)
Is Ulaanbaatar safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Ulaanbaatar scores 30/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Mongolia Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 29 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 20)
Government advisory (score 55)
September 27, 2026
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 30 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Mongolia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Ulaanbaatar currently sits at 30/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Ulaanbaatar is government advisory (55/100), and the lowest is political instability (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and crime and scams (34/100).
A score of 30 is higher than the scores of 32% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia currently maintains a moderate baseline risk with a US State Department advisory level of 1. Travelers should also be aware of active green forest fire notifications in Mongolia and China, alongside a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:13 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 55/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Government advisory (score 55/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Ulaanbaatar
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Ulaanbaatar
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Ulaanbaatar for solo travelers (Crime 48/100 · Transport 45/100), women traveling solo (Crime 48/100), families with children (Health 40/100 · Natural disaster 35/100), older travelers (Health 40/100 · Transport 45/100) and business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 45/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Ulaanbaatar
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Mongolia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia, China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-12
On 11/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia, China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-11
On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 12/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia, China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-11
On 09/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 13/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-09
On 08/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, until 12/10/2026.
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Drought is on going in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-07-14
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:13:10 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Ulaanbaatar happened in August (2 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Mongolia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Mongolia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Ulaanbaatar
The most weather-stable two-month window for Ulaanbaatar is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 75 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme cold in November–March. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: "Хүрээ" амаржих газар / 2-р төрөх эмнэлэг
- Hospital: Chingeltei District Health Centre
- Hospital: fifty water physical
- Hospital: Gardmanlai
- Hospital: Garid magnai hospital
- Hospital: Бүсгүйчүүд эмнэлэг
- Hospital: Урангоо эмнэлэг
- Hospital: Цэ-Пү эрэгтэйчүүдийн эмнэлэг
- Hospital: Чингэлтэй гэмтэл мэс заслын тасаг
- Hospital: Эндо уламжлалт эмнэлэг
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: 108-р цагдаагийн хэсэг
- Police: Police office
- Police: БГД-н Цагдаагийн ерөнхий газар
- Police: ЗЦХ
- Police: Сүхбаатар дүүрэг дэх цагдаагийн I хэлтэс
- Police: Цагдаагийн ерөнхий газрын Мөрдөн байцаах газар
- Police: Цагдаагийн пост
- Police: Цагдаагийн хэсэг
- Police: Чингэлтэй дүүргийн 4р хорооны цагдаагийн хэсгийн байр
- Embassy: Embassy of France
- Embassy: Embassy of Kazakhstan
- Embassy: Embassy of North Korea
- Embassy: Embassy of Russia
- Embassy: Embassy of Turkey
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Monfa эмийн сан 24
- Pharmacy: Orgil Pharma
- Pharmacy: Torgontuul LLC
- Pharmacy: Армон эмийн сан
- Pharmacy: Монгол элимпекс Бөмбөгөр
- Pharmacy: Монгол элимпекс парм-1
- Pharmacy: Эмийн бөөний төв
- Pharmacy: Эмийн сан
- Pharmacy: эмийн сан
- Fire station: 14station
- Fire station: Euro Asia Service LLC
- Fire station: Euro Asia Service LLC
- Fire station: EuroAsiaService LLC
- Fire station: ЧД-ийн ОБХ-ийн Аврах Гал Унтраах 10-р Анги
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Mongolia)
| Police | 102 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 103 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | — |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The provided sources do not contain specific information about hospitals, emergency services, or pharmacies in Ulaanbaatar. Travelers should arrange travel insurance and be prepared for limited local medical resources.
Common scam patterns
- overcharging. Visitors may be charged higher than normal rates for taxis, restaurants, or other services. This practice is common in many tourist areas and can quickly increase travel costs. Tip: Ask for prices up‑front, use metered taxis, and compare menu prices before ordering.
- fake tour operators. Some operators advertise tours that either do not exist or are of poor quality, leaving travelers stranded or out of pocket. These scams often target first‑time visitors looking for organized excursions. Tip: Book tours through reputable agencies, check online reviews, and verify the operator’s physical address before paying.
Area notes
- City Center. The central part of Ulaanbaatar is generally safe and hosts most hotels, museums, and restaurants.
- Northern Suburbs. These neighborhoods have a higher incidence of mugging, especially targeting foreign visitors.
- Northwestern Suburbs. Similar to the northern outskirts, these areas are best avoided after dark.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Mongolia for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Ulaanbaatar
Is Ulaanbaatar safe?
Ulaanbaatar currently scores 30/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Mongolia (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Ulaanbaatar · Methodology
How bad is crime in Ulaanbaatar?
Our crime score for Ulaanbaatar is 48/100 (moderate). Documented scams here: overcharging and fake tour operators.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Ulaanbaatar
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 33 → 30 | moderate | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 42 → 33 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 35 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Ulaanbaatar's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Ulaanbaatar
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Ulaanbaatar, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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