Buir Nur
Lake Transboundary freshwater lake on the Mongolia–China border
Freshwater lake on Mongolia’s eastern steppe, bordering China in places, set amid grassy plains. Birdwatchers and anglers visit for waterfowl, fishing camps and open landscape.
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Buir Nur is a freshwater lake in eastern Mongolia, commonly referred to as Buir Lake, located near the international border with the People’s Republic of China. It is one of the larger lakes in Mongolia and an important local landscape feature.
The lake and its shoreline wetlands provide habitat for migratory and resident waterbirds and are used locally for fishing and grazing. The surrounding landscape is steppe and open country typical of Mongolia’s eastern plains.
Buir Nur has long been part of the seasonal resource base for local herding communities and features in regional geography and land use patterns; it has not been heavily developed and remains largely natural in character.
The lake lies in eastern Mongolia, close to the Mongolia-China border within Mongolia’s eastern provinces, set in a broad steppe landscape.
- Ecology: Buir Nur (Buir Lake) is an important wetland for migratory waterbirds and supports freshwater fishing and local pastoralist activities.
How to Get to Buir Nur #
Regional access is from the Mongolian town of Choibalsan or from nearby border crossings; local transport options are limited and private arrangements are usually required.
Tips for Visiting Buir Nur #
- If planning a visit to the lake's shores, arrange transport and local permissions in advance - the area is remote
- Bring insect repellent during warmer months; mosquitoes can be abundant at lakes
- Combine a trip with regional cultural visits in Dornod province or the nearby town of Choibalsan
Best Time to Visit Buir Nur #
Summer months are most convenient for access and lake activities; winter brings freezing conditions and limited access.
Weather & Climate near Buir Nur #
Buir Nur's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 25°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 -27°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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