When to go · Mandalgovĭ
Mandalgovĭ in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Mongolia: Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii early in the month; most ger camps close by mid-October; snow possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Mongolia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Mongolia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Mongolia: Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii early in the month; most ger camps close by mid-October; snow possible.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- MandalgovĭHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mongolia overall
- Low
- Prices · Mongolia overall
- Low
Mongolia overall: Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii early in the month; most ger camps close by mid-October; snow possible.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mandalgovĭ, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Oct: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Oct: Low
May: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Mongolia: Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii early in the month; most ger camps close by mid-October; snow possible.
May: Inside Mandalgovĭ's best window: May–Sep.
Mandalgovĭ: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings