The winter ends in February, but there is still a chill of winter with random snowfalls and cold wind until mid-March. Mongolians celebrate the famous winter holiday Tsagaan Sar at the end of January or February depending on that year’s lunar Calendar.

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

MONGOLIA WEATHER IN FEBRUARY:

February average temperature fluctuates between -9.6°C (14.7°F) and -22.2°C (-8°F). In February, the average length of the day is 10h. Signs of spring appear all over Mongolia by the end of February.

WHERE TO GO IN FEBRUARY IN MONGOLIA?

Central Mongolia
Because of its proximity to Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia is ready to be explored all year round.  In Central Mongolia, you can visit the mini–Gobi Desert and Karakorum village. But remember that all tourist Ger camps are closed and the only choice is a local hotel, guest house, or nomad family homestay.

Southern Mongolia (Gobi Desert)
February is the last full month of winter in Mongolia.  Southern Mongolia is slightly warmer than Northern Mongolia but still feels cold.

Northern & Western Mongolia
Ice Festival is held at Khuvsgul lake in late February, which is the biggest pure-water lake in Mongolia. The temperature difference between day and night is still big. If you are an adventure lover, you have a chance to experience one of the most winter places on earth and attend an ice festival and see reindeer.

WHAT TO WEAR IN FEBRUARY IN MONGOLIA?

You’ll need to pack plenty of warm winter clothes such as a padded overcoat, winter pants, winter boots, a thick sweater, and thermal wool underwear.  At the same time, you should also take a scarf, hat, and a pair of gloves when traveling to Mongolia in February.