The best time to visit Mongolia

Travel not recommended as temperatures can reach as low as -20C.

Whilst marginally warmer than January, travel is still not recommended, with temperatures reaching lows of -15C.

During the Winter months, travel is not recommended. March will experience average temperatures below freezing.

Spring finally starts to emerge during the sunny spells, but the wind can still make it feel wintry. Sunshine is intense but the weather is unpredictable.

Temperatures rise quickly, but there is still a chance of snowfall in the north. The countryside is lush and bursting with flowers.

Usually dry and warm in central and southern regions. Visitor numbers pick up, but it is a very good time to travel with long, warm days to explore.

The hottest month, with temperatures reaching 40°C in the south. There is also the highest chance of rain, because of the influence of the Chinese monsoon.

Peak season, as it ties in with school holidays. Temperatures remain warm in the north, and hot in the Gobi.

The country quietens down, and it can be a very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures generally remain mild in the north and warm in the south. Towards the end of the month, the weather starts to become more unpredictable.

Temperatures drop rapidly, with some snow potentially up north. It is a good time to explore the Gobi desert as it could be warmer, but the weather is unpredictable.

November marks the beginning of Winter with temperatures across the country averaging somewhere below freezing, so travel is generally not recommended.

Travel to Mongolia is not recommended during the Winter months. December will see temperatures reaching lows of -20°C.