Üüreg Lake Lake
Large saline lake in Uvs Province, steppe setting
A highland lake in western Mongolia's Uvs Province, Üüreg Lake attracts travelers for wide steppe views, migratory birdlife, and encounters with nomadic herding communities along its shores.
Üüreg Lake at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting Üüreg Lake#
- Plan visits to Üüreg (Üreg) Lake for the warm, dry summer months (June-August) when seasonal roads in Uvs Province are most passable; many routes are impassable outside that window.
- Arrange transport and guidance with a local driver or guide experienced in western Mongolia-roads are unsealed and the lake lies in a remote landscape where navigation and local permissions matter.
- Allow extra travel time and a flexible schedule: weather and road conditions commonly cause delays, and there are few services nearby, so coordinate logistics (fuel, food resupply, accommodations) before departing.
Best Time to Visit Üüreg Lake#
The short summer (June-August) is the best time to visit for access and milder daytime temperatures; winters are extremely cold and often inaccessible.
Weather & Climate near Üüreg Lake#
Üüreg Lake's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -26°C to 20°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 47 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.