Mongolia Weather in May

Season: Spring

Mongolia is a beautiful country, ideal for an offbeat holiday. Especially, Mongolia weather in May is enjoying the last bliss of springs and the arrival of summer. Although the Mongolia climate in May is a bit windy and occasional storms and snowfall can be expected during the season, but these are minor difficulties should not deter the travel hungry tourists. Mongolia temperature in May usually ranges from +8°C to +28°C (46.4°F - 82.4°F). Comparatively, days are warmer than the night – but nothing to cause disturbance to travelers. The Mongolia weather in May is perfect in the northern and central part of Mongolia.

Generally, the Mongolia weather in May is comfortable, and the scenic beauty of the country is also stunning. In May, Mongolian celebrate the Yak Festival in Bat-ulziit soum (Umnu-govi province). Apart from that, the Ulaanbaatar Marathon is organized in the national capital.
 

While packing clothes to wear in Mongolia in May, do take the weather in Mongolia in May into consideration. Also, pack comfortable light boots for walking. Apart from that, pack ponchos, warm fleece jackets, scarf, gloves and hats, short sleeved shirt, casual pants, rubber slippers, nightwear, socks, underwear and so on. Photography enthusiasts can pack in cameras and binoculars. The rules about flying drones in the region are not very specific, please take time to confirm before taking these devices into the country.
 
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· Tentative date: July 22
· Location: Bat-ulziit soum

The annual Yak Festival is an important festival in the Orkhon Valley of Uvurkhangai Province. The area is the home to the largest concentrations of yaks, which is celebrated in the festival. The nomadic herders of the region, during the month of May, come together to celebrate the festival. During the festival, talent shows, parades, and yak racing are organized. One of the biggest highlights of the festival is the Yak Lassoing Competition, where the participants riding on horses have to lasso the moving yaks.
 

 How to reach?
From Ulaanbaatar, tourists can take a private cab to Bat-ulziit soum. The distance between the two points is 433.8 km (270 mi), and can be covered in 7 to 8 hours. The roundabout trip can cost around US$ 30. There are no available bus routes between the two destinations.
 · Tentative date: Third Saturday of May
· Location: Ulaanbaatar

One of the biggest sporting activities of the city after the Naandam Festival, the Ulaanbaatar- International Marathon attracts a huge crowd. Most of the participants of the marathon belong to the professional racing circuit. However, the amateur racers participate in the race too. The race starts from Sukhbaatar, and takes the round of the city, and ends in the same point.

 How to Reach?
The capital city of Ulaanbaatar is well-connected to several international and domestic cities. Visitors willing to travel to Mongolia in May can either take a flight from China or Russian cities.