When to go · Mörön
Mörön 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
- 9°C48°F / −6°C22°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: Golden Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ölgii early in the month; most ger camps close by mid-October; snow possible.
Weather in October
- MörönHighs around 9 °C, lows around -5.6 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F, lows around 22 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Khövsgöl and the north, Mongolia · Mörön, Khatgal, Darkhad valleycool
Lake Khövsgöl stays frozen until late May or June; summer nights near freezing at 1,650 m. Ice Festival in early March.
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
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket