Best time to visit Mongolia

The Best time to visit Mongolia

The most popular time to visit Mongolia is generally from June to late September, when the weather is either warm or pleasant. June through August are the warmest months in Mongolia. Going into autumn, the temperatures tend to get a bit cooler specially at night but are still comfortable for travel. Spring and winter can all be good times to visit, but it depends upon the activities you want to do and where you want to go.

Here we described best times to visit to certain regions of Mongolia to help you make the right decision. 

Best time to visit Gobi Desert
The best months to visit the Gobi Desert are from August to early October during the autumn season. However, the tourism season in the Gobi is longer compared to other regions in Mongolia, due to its relatively warm weather in both spring and autumn. That’s why most tours to the Gobi are organized from May to early October.

Best Time to visit Western Mongolia
The best time to visit Western Mongolia is also July to August, when sunny days prevail across the country. However, early October offers the unique opportunity to attend the Golden Eagle Festival in Ulgii, Western Mongolia.

Best time to visit Northern Mongolia & Khuvsgul Lake 
Northern Mongolia tends to get colder earlier than other parts of the country, so the best time to travel there and to Khuvsgul Lake is from July to August. However, the deep Taiga, where reindeer herders camp, is also popular to visit during the winter months.

Best Time to visit Ulaanbaatar and Central Mongolia
Perfect time for sightseeing and exploring Ulaanbaatar is from mid-June to August. In summer time, the city experiences the pleasant weather and very relaxing days due to schools are on holiday, most of Ulaanbaatar residents get their annual leave in summer time between July and August.  City’s surrounding beautiful National Parks like Terelj National Park and Hustai National Parks are great to explore all year around.  

When is the best time to experience Mongolian winter?
February is the best time to experience Mongolia's winter season. During this time, you can enjoy fascinating events like the "Ice Festival" at Khuvsgul Lake, the "Camel Festival" in the Gobi Desert, and the Mongolian Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year). However, from November to January is also a good option. Mongolia offers other exciting winter activities such as visiting a nomadic family’s winter camp, dog sledding, ice skating, skiing, and more.