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 month to visit to Gobi Desert is autumn from August to early October. However, tourism period to Gobi is the longest, compared to other regions in Mongolia due to its warm weather even in spring and autumn. That’s why Most tours to 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 throughout Mongolia. But early October is chance to see Golden Eagle Festival in Ulgii town, Western Mongolia. 

Best time to visit Northern Mongolia & Khuvsgul Lake 
Since Northern Mongolia gets colder earlier than other parts of Mongolia, Only July to August is the best season to travel to Northern Mongolia and Khuvsgul Lake. Though deep Taiga where reindeer herders camp in winter can also be popular in 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 winter season. Because there are some fascinating events like “Ice Festival” in Khuvsgul Lake, “Camel Festival” in Gobi Desert area and Mongolian Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) is celebrated which is very worth to experience.
However, from November till the January is still an option. Mongolia offers other daily activities in winter such as visiting nomad family winter camp, dog sledding, ice skating, and skiing etc...