Achit Nuur

Lake Freshwater lake on Mongolia–Russia border.

A remote freshwater lake in western Mongolia, Achit Nuur offers steppe scenery, birdwatching and fishing; travelers visit for wide horizons, seasonal wildfowl and encounters with nomadic herding landscapes.

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Achit Nuur
49.5000, 90.5000
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Best Time to Visit Achit Nuur #

Achit Nuur is best visited in the short summer (June-August) when conditions are mild and outdoor access is easiest.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Short, mild summers are the best time for visiting lakes and enjoying outdoor activities; many routes are accessible only then.
Shoulder Seasons
May / September · 0-15°C
Cool and changeable with fewer visitors; some facilities may have limited services outside peak summer.
Winter
November-March · -30--10°C
Extremely cold and snowy across much of Mongolia; travel is difficult and conditions are harsh-avoid unless prepared for severe winter weather.

Weather & Climate near Achit Nuur #

Climate

Achit Nuur's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -25°C to 21°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° – -15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-24° – -12°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° – -4°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 6°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 14°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 20°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 21°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 20°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain.

73 Very Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 14°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-3° – 7°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -4°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-21° – -12°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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