July Is the Hottest Month in the Gobi Desert

The Gobi Desert (Mongolia/China) experiences extreme continental temperatures. July is the hottest month, with:

• Average highs: 35–40°C (95–104°F) in low elevations.
• Average lows: 15–20°C (59–68°F) — large diurnal swing.
• Extremes: Can exceed 45°C (113°F) in deep basins.

Winter (January) averages −15 to −25°C (5 to −13°F), confirming its cold desert (BWk) classification. Precipitation is minimal (~50–200 mm/yr), mostly summer convective storms.