January is the coldest month of the year, Mongolia is unique in winter with its glittering landscapes, fresh air, frozen rivers, lakes, and waterfalls, and the nomadic herders are in their winter camp. A few adventure lovers still travel for the Mongolia Winter tour in January.

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

MONGOLIA WEATHER IN JANUARY:

Mongolia’s weather in January is the coldest compared to other winter months. The average temperature in January is -13℃ (8.6℉) and the average low temperature is -25℃ (-13.

WHERE TO GO IN JANUARY IN MONGOLIA?

Central Mongolia
Another destination ready to be explored in winter is Central Mongolia where 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)
All tourist Ger camps are closed and the only choice is a local hotel, guest house, or nomad family homestay.

Northern Mongolia & Western Mongolia
It’s not recommended to travel to Northern and Western Mongolia in January. All tourist camps in northern and western Mongolia are closed and the only choice is a local hotel, guest house, or nomad family homestay.

 WHAT TO WEAR IN JANUARY IN MONGOLIA?

Mongolia’s weather in January is the coldest. Therefore, it is recommended to wear warm clothes such as a thermal woolen layer, padded trousers, winter coat, woolen sweater, hat, scarf, gloves, woolen socks, etc.

RECOMMENDING TOURS IN JANUARY IN MONGOLIA?

We are recommending you our Winter Tours in January. The comfort and tour satisfaction of our clients have always been our priority. Wherever you go, our staff and hosts will do their best to make sure you will stay warm and enjoy your winter activities.  Our travel advisors are ready to customize any tours to meet your specific needs and request.