When to go · Karakorum
Karakorum in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–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
- 7°C45°F / −5°C23°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Mongolia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Mongolia overall
Verdict
MixedMongolia month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Mongolia: Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii early in the month; most ger camps close by mid-October; snow possible.
Weather in October
- KarakorumHighs around 7 °C, lows around -5 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 23 °F, rain on about 3 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings