When to visit in Mongolia

 There are several thrilling festivals and events; Eagle Festival near Ulaanbaatar and Thousand Camel Festival in the Gobi Desert, Ice Festival in Khuvsgul lake in Northern Mongolia, and Nauryz Festival in Western Mongolia are organized.  Spring is the time for nomads to welcome newborn baby animals in Mongolia.

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

 

MONGOLIA WEATHER IN MARCH:

The temperatures in March are -3°C to +15°C daytime and -10°C to +5°C at night. There are still signs of winter in early March with occasional snow and chill wind. However, from mid of March, temperatures in Mongolia are starting to get warmer as spring sets in. 

Mongolia Weather in March
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WHERE TO GO IN MARCH IN MONGOLIA?

Central Mongolia
Because of its proximity to Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia is ready to be explored all year round.  You can visit the semi–Gobi Desert and Karakorum village in Central Mongolia. 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)
The weather in Gobi is warmer compared to other regions at this time. It is a great chance to attend the thousand Camel Festival in March.   This extraordinary festival allows travelers a rare opportunity to interact with and learn first-hand about these amazing animals and the camel herders' nomadic lifestyle.

Northern Mongolia
The fascinating Ice Festival is held on the crystal-clear freshwater Khuvsgul lake, 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.

Western Mongolia
In far western Mongolia, Mongolian Kazakhs celebrate their Nauryz Festival in March. This month traveling to Western Mongolia is the best opportunity for those who missed the main eagle festival held in October and the last opportunity as well for those who are interested in going eagle hunting. After March, eagle hunting won’t be done until October. 

 

WHAT TO WEAR IN MARCH IN MONGOLIA?

Layers of warm clothes are suitable in March in Mongolia. Thermal underwear or tights, jeans or something similar, warm boots, and a good pair of thermal wool socks. Then a thick overcoat, windbreaker, woolen sweater, and hat are recommended.

What to wear in Mongolia in March
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