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Achit Nuur

Lake

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 essentials

Country: Mongolia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Tugrik (₮)
Emergency: 102

Achit Nuur at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -25° - -15° -20° 1 mm partly cloudy 81% 0.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
February Poor -24° - -12° -18° 1 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.9h
March Acceptable -16° - -4° -13° 1 mm partly cloudy 56% 1.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.7h
April Acceptable -4° - 6° -2° 3 mm partly cloudy 45% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 13.6h
May Very Good 4° - 14° 8° 7 mm partly cloudy 42% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 15.2h
June Very Good 9° - 20° 14° 26 mm partly cloudy 44% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 16.0h
July Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 37 mm partly cloudy 48% 1.5 m/s 1.8 very high 15.6h
August Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 22 mm partly cloudy 50% 1.5 m/s 1.5 high 14.2h
September Very Good 4° - 14° 9° 9 mm some cloud 49% 1.6 m/s 1.0 moderate 12.4h
October Good -3° - 7° 0° 4 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.6h
November Acceptable -14° - -4° -9° 5 mm partly cloudy 64% 1.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
December Poor -21° - -12° -16° 2 mm partly cloudy 75% 0.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.0h