Landscapes of Dauria
Nature Reserve Steppe and wetland ecosystems supporting migratory species
Dauria’s steppe and wetlands straddle Mongolia and Russia, supporting migratory birds, grazing herds and traditional pastoralism. Visitors come for birdwatching, long-distance trekking and observing nomadic livestock management.
The Landscapes of Dauria are a transboundary natural landscape of steppe, grassland and wetland ecosystems in parts of eastern Mongolia and adjacent Russian territory. The area is noted for its intact steppe ecology and seasonal wetland complexes.
The landscape offers wide, open steppe and seasonal wetlands that are key habitats for migratory birds and for grazing livestock. Observers and researchers value the area for birdlife, wild ungulates and for its relatively undeveloped steppe environment.
The landscapes have long supported pastoralist land uses and seasonal migrations; they retain ecological processes characteristic of Eurasian steppe and wetland systems. Traditional grazing and seasonal use patterns have shaped the region’s cultural and natural character.
The Dauria landscapes occupy borderlands of eastern Mongolia and neighbouring Russian provinces, centred on plain and river-valley systems within the broader steppe zone of northeastern Asia.
- Ecological importance: The Dauria landscapes are important for steppe and wetland ecosystems that support migratory waterbirds and nomadic grazing economies.
Tips for Visiting Landscapes of Dauria #
- Plan your visit for late spring through summer (May-August) to experience peak bird migration and breeding activity across the Daurian wetlands and steppe.
- Prepare logistics in advance: the landscapes are remote with long unpaved roads, so arrange transport and local guides/rangers ahead of time-self-driving without proper 4x4 and local knowledge is often difficult.
- Focus visits on the wetland and floodplain reserves (the Mongol Daguur component) early in the day for wildlife and pastoral scenes; spending multiple days in different parts of the transboundary landscape reveals nomadic use and varied habitats that day-trippers typically miss.
Best Time to Visit Landscapes of Dauria #
Late spring through summer (roughly June-August) is the best time to visit for accessible trails, wildlife and comfortable daytime temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Landscapes of Dauria #
Landscapes of Dauria's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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