Mongolia Weather in June

Season: Summer

Mongolia climate in June marks the beginning of the summer season – with clear blue skies and less windy weather. Although not many tourists visit the country during this time of the year, the weather in Mongolia in June is pleasant enough for a holiday – at least to a travel hungry explorer. With occasional windy spells, the landscape is mostly greener. The temperature is ranging between +15°C to +33°C (59 °F - 91 °F), and humidity is at a lower level. Usually, the nights are cooler than the day.

Here is a detailed description of weather in Mongolia in June.
 

What is the weather like in Mongolia in June?

As mentioned earlier, the weather is pleasant with the average temperature ranging between min 15°C (59 °F) and max 33°C (91°F). The humidity ranges between 50% and 54%, at least in the national capital. The sky is mostly clear, with occasional spells of rainfall and thunderstorms. In the national capital, the average sunshine is 10 hours.
 

What to clothes to wear in Mongolia in May?

Packing clothes to wear in Mongolia in June is not a difficult task. The sky is mostly clear, with temperature ranging between +15°C (59 °F) to +33°C (91.4 °F). Days are warm and sunny, but after sunset, the mercury might dip from time to time. So, in Mongolia layering is the key to stay comfortable.

The clothes include long and short sleeves t-shirts, cotton pants, and a fleece jumper to stay comfortable. Also, add in a pair of lightweight slippers, and sturdy waterproof boots for outdoors. Mongolia during the summers can be very dry, so add a good moisturizer in the itinerary. Also, pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection.
 

June Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips

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In Mongolia, the mini-Naadams and annual crane festival are celebrated in the month of June. As the name suggests, mini-Naadam is a scaled down version of the grand sporting event of the country and celebrated at the community levels in the specific pockets of the country. See also 5 Best Traditional Mongolia Festivals​
 

1. Mini-Naadams

· Tentative date: In June
· Location: In regional pockets of the country including the Mongol nomadic camp close to Ulaanbaatar, Töv.

While the Naadam hosted in the national capital, Ulaanbaatar, is one of the grandest celebrations of the country. Hosted in the month of July, it is one of the biggest crowd pullers for tourists coming from different parts of the world. However, in the recent years, the festival has become a crowded affair – making it difficult for the tourists to soak in the different cultural and local aspects of the festival.

But travelers who travel to Mongolia in June can experience the true colors of the Naadam through the toned-down version of the festival organized in the smaller pockets of the country. The Nomadic Naadam is hosted in the Mongolian steppe, close to Ulaanbaatar. Among the events hosted within the festival, horse racing, wrestling, and archery competitions should not be missed. Also, watch the khöömii (throat singing) performances by the local musicians.

 How to reach?
The destination is easily accessible from the Ulaanbaatar via cabs. The distance between the two points is 50 km (31 mi) approximately, and can be covered in 2 to 2.5 hours. Average cost of the trip could range from US$ 10 to 12. Special shuttle buses from Sapporo shopping center depart to the festival venue. These buses have ‘Nomadic Naadam’ written on them. The tickets cost around US$1.
 

2. Annual Crane Festival

· Tentative date: Mid-June
· Location: Binder soum, Khentii province

The Annual Crane Festival, hosted close to the Tsagaan Lake in the Khentii province, celebrates the beautiful heritage of the Mongolian landscape. The festival is often visited by the bird watchers, who come here to watch the extraordinary accumulation of Asian variants of cranes. The perfect Mongolia weather in June and clear summer skies are ideal for the birdwatching expedition.

 How to reach?
Visitors coming to travel to Mongolia in June for the festival need to hire a cab to reach the destination. From Ulaanbaatar, the destination is approximately 430 km (267 mi) and the entire trip would take around 5 to 6 hours to complete the journey. The average cost of roundabout trip might range between US$ 50 to US$ 55 – however, the prices are subjected to change.
- Last updated on Nov. 11, 2020 -