October is still a good time to go sightseeing and adventuring, as long as you are prepared well for the occasional snow and cool to colder temperatures. Most tourists come to attend Eagle Hunting Festival in early October. 

Are you traveling to Mongolia in October? Are you wondering how the weather would be in October in Mongolia? Where to go in October in Mongolia? What to wear in October in Mongolia? We have described here everything you need to know to travel to Mongolia in October. 

MONGOLIA WEATHER IN OCTOBER:

October is the end of autumn with cooler weather in almost every region of the country. Average October temperatures are generally quite cold ranging between -6°C to +14°C daytime and -2°C to -10°C at night.

WHERE TO GO IN OCTOBER IN MONGOLIA?

Central Mongolia
Because of its proximity to Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia is ready to be explored all year round.

Southern Mongolia (Gobi Desert)
By mid of October, all tourist camps are closed in the Gobi Desert.  The weather in the Gobi is the warmest compared to other parts of Mongolia.

Northern Mongolia
It’s not recommended to travel to Northern Mongolia in October due to cold weather. However, for adventure travelers who want to visit deep Taiga, it’s recommended time to meet genuine reindeer herders in camp.

 Western Mongolia
The Attractive Golden Eagle Festival takes place in Western Mongolia on the first week of October. It is definitely a good time to travel to Western Mongolia.

WHAT TO WEAR IN OCTOBER IN MONGOLIA?

Layers of warm clothes are suitable in October in Mongolia. Thermal underwear or tights or something similar, warm boots, and a good pair of thermal wool socks. Then padded jacket, windbreaker, sweater, and hat are recommended.