When to visit in Mongolia

VISITING MONGOLIA IN WINTER (NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY)     
Mongolian winter (November to February) is known as cold with temperatures typically ranging from -8°C to – 30°C degrees, with exceptional possible peaks as low as -40°C and high as 1°C as observed in previous years. But the dry climate makes it feel not extremely cold even at its – 40° c. Winter still can be magical for those who are well-prepared adventurers. Of course; the tour price is lower than in other seasons. Ski resorts, dog sledding, and horse riding are available. Mongolian famous national holiday Tsagaan Sar takes place at the end of January or in February depending on the lunar calendar annually. Daylight is short between 7:30 am to 6 pm.

WHAT TO DO IN THE WINTER OF MONGOLIA

Things to do in winter. Here are some activities winter offers in Mongolia. 

  •  Dog sledding
  •  Horse riding 
  • Ski resort
  • Visit nomad families and see newborn animals 
  • Visit the Ice Festival
  • Explore the Terelj National Park.
  • Climb the Genghis Khan Statue Complex.
  • Visit the historical Kharkhorin village
  • See truly wild horse Takhi (Prezevalski)
  • Visit Eagle Hunters in Western Mongolia 

EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN WINTER

  • Horse festivaL
  • Ice festival
  • Lunar New Year

 

Months

Monthly TEMPERATURE

PRECIPITATION by frequency

Average: day/night

Warmest

Coldest

Rainfall

Snowfall

 

November

-11°C / -15°C

+4°C

-22°C

0

2-4

 

December

-13°C / -22°C

-10°C

-26°C

0

3-6

 

January

-16°C /-26°C

-11°C

-30°C

0

2-4

 

February

-11°C / -24°C

-10°C

-26°C

0

1-2