When to go · Ölgii
Ölgii in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep; Golden Eagle Festival in early Oct). Across Mongolia: Brown steppe, strong winds and dust; roads turn to mud where snow melts. Few camps open.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Mongolia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Mongolia overall
Verdict
MixedMongolia month rating
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep; Golden Eagle Festival in early Oct). Across Mongolia: Brown steppe, strong winds and dust; roads turn to mud where snow melts. Few camps open.
Weather in April
- ÖlgiiHighs around 11 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 5 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