Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is a national park in Mongolia covering about 2,931 km2. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months. July has the highest temperatures, with daily highs reaching 20 °C, though it is also the wettest month with about 17 rainy days. June and August also offer mild temperatures, with highs between 17 °C and 18 °C. In contrast, winter months like January are very cold, with highs around -15 °C and lows reaching -27 °C.
The park is located 56 km from Ulaanbaatar. The nearest airport is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport, which is about 79 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is July, with about 96 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -15 | -11 | -5 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 2 | -8 | -14 |
| Average low, °C | -27 | -24 | -18 | -8 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | -8 | -18 | -24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 63 | 96 | 89 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
