When to go · Karakorum
Karakorum in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Mongolia: Gobi is workable but windy; the north is still cold. Camps open from mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 17°C63°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Mongolia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mongolia overall
Verdict
MixedMongolia month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Mongolia: Gobi is workable but windy; the north is still cold. Camps open from mid-month.
Weather in May
- KarakorumHighs around 17 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 63 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mongolia overall
- Low
- Prices · Mongolia overall
- Medium
Mongolia overall: Gobi is workable but windy; the north is still cold. Camps open from mid-month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings