When to go · Hovd
Hovd in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Mongolia: Brown steppe, strong winds and dust; roads turn to mud where snow melts. Few camps open.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 13°C56°F / −1°C30°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Mongolia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Mongolia overall
Verdict
MixedMongolia month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Mongolia: Brown steppe, strong winds and dust; roads turn to mud where snow melts. Few camps open.
Weather in April
- HovdHighs around 13.3 °C, lows around -1 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 56 °F, lows around 30 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Western Altai, Mongolia · Ölgii, Khovd, Tavan Bogd, Uvscool
High mountains with snow possible any month; the Golden Eagle Festival in early October is the last good week before the cold.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mongolia overall
- Low
- Prices · Mongolia overall
- Low
Mongolia overall: Brown steppe, strong winds and dust; roads turn to mud where snow melts. Few camps open.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket