Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
March
March sees strong winds, sub-zero temperatures, snow and dust storms.
You may get all four seasons in one day and the inclement weather often
cancels flights. Melting snows will reveal a brown, harsh landscape. The
long winter and lack of fodder will make livestock thin - a bad time for
horse riding.
Bactrian Camel Polo Tournament
Camel polo teams assemble for a two-day tournament, camel race and traditional per-
formances. Typically held in the second weekend of March at the Chinggis Khaan statue
near Nalaikh, but dates and place could change.
Navrus
The Kazakh spring festival begins in Bayan-Ölgii on 22 March. Visit a family feast and
watch traditional games and contests. (
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April
April sees frequent dust storms and cold snaps, but warmer weather later
in the month. If the winter has been severe, livestock will die off rapidly at
this time. Melting snow can cause flooding and vehicles are prone to fall-
ing through ice. Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is mostly gone.
May
The weather will be warming up this month and the tourist season will start
tepidly as some ger camps open. Snowfalls may still occur, especially in
the north. Central areas will see a rainstorm or two.
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