When to visit in Mongolia

Snow will cover most parts of this huge country. It is the best time to experience Mongolian Winter in its milder cold compared to December and January. November is the time that nomads move to their winter camp where they spend the cold winter.  Dog sledding, horse and camel riding skiing, and experiencing nomads’ winter lifestyle, their kids, and other cultural attractions are available to explore in November in Mongolia. 

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

 

MONGOLIA WEATHER IN NOVEMBER:

November means the beginning of long-lasting winter in Mongolia. The average daytime temperature across the entire country is -5°C to -22°C, The sun shines for eight hours on average in Mongolia this month. The average snowfall is 2-3 days. However, this Central Asian country is so vast that temperatures in the northern region are quite cold at this time, but in the southern regions or Gobi Desert, it’s milder cold compared to other parts and temperatures rarely rise above freezing for much of the month.

Mongolia Weather in November
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WHERE TO GO IN NOVEMBER IN MONGOLIA?

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

Southern Mongolia (Gobi Desert)
Gobi Desert, it’s milder cold compared to other parts. However, all tourist Ger camps are closed and only local hotels, guest houses, and nomad family homestays are available for winter Gobi tours.

Northern Mongolia & Western Mongolia
It’s not recommended to travel to Northern Mongolia and Western Mongolia due to the cold winter in November. However, for adventure travelers who want to do and visit deep Taiga, it’s recommended time to meet genuine reindeer herders in their winter camp.

 

WHAT TO WEAR IN NOVEMBER IN MONGOLIA?

Wrap up warm, because the weather in Mongolia in November will be cold. You will need thermal wool underwear, winter boots, a padded overcoat, a woolen sweater, winter pants, a woolen hat, gloves, scarf to stay warm.

what to wear in November in Mongolia
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