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Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park

National Park

Protected area in Zavkhan Province centered on Khar Nuur (Black Lake), with steppe and lake habitats. Visitors come for birdwatching, fishing and experiencing Mongolia's nomadic landscapes and herding communities.

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Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park essentials

Country: Mongolia
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Tugrik (₮)
Emergency: 102

Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Weather & Climate near Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park

Climate

Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park'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 -31°C to 22°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -31° - -19° -25° 2 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor -26° - -12° -19° 2 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.0h
March Acceptable -19° - -4° -15° 6 mm partly cloudy 58% 1.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.7h
April Good -7° - 7° -3° 13 mm partly cloudy 44% 2.6 m/s 1.2 high 13.5h
May Good -1° - 14° 5° 11 mm partly cloudy 41% 2.8 m/s 1.6 very high 15.0h
June Very Good 7° - 21° 14° 30 mm partly cloudy 42% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 15.8h
July Very Good 9° - 22° 16° 49 mm partly cloudy 46% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 15.5h
August Very Good 6° - 20° 13° 42 mm some cloud 49% 1.9 m/s 1.5 very high 14.1h
September Good -1° - 14° 5° 17 mm some cloud 49% 2.0 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Good -9° - 6° -4° 13 mm some cloud 53% 1.8 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Acceptable -19° - -6° -16° 5 mm partly cloudy 68% 1.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h
December Poor -27° - -14° -21° 3 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park

Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park is in western Mongolia’s Zavkhan Province. Access requires overland travel from provincial centres (e.g., Uliastai) and is best arranged with local guides or tour operators familiar with Mongolian rural logistics.

Tips for Visiting Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park

  • Travel arrangements to Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur are logistically complex - use experienced local guides and ensure adequate supplies.
  • Be prepared for sparse services and cold nights; late-spring to early-autumn is the core visiting window.