Kharkhorin
City in Mongolia
Kharkhorin is a town in Mongolia with a population of about 12,000 people. Located 317 kilometers from the capital, Ulaanbaatar, it draws visitors to its historic religious sites and museums.
What to see
The Erdene Zuu Monastery and Tövkhön Monastery are the primary sights in the area. Visitors can also explore the Kharakhorum Museum for more historical context. Outside the town, the Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall is another point of interest.
When to go
The warmest weather occurs between June and August, with daily highs ranging from 21 °C to 23 °C. This period also sees the most rain, with July experiencing the highest precipitation at 76 mm over 16 days. Winters are cold, with temperatures consistently dropping below freezing from November through March, reaching lows of -24 °C in January.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Arvaikheer Airport, 105 kilometers away. For international travel, the Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport is located 305 kilometers from the town.
Top sights in Kharkhorin
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 76 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -9 | -5 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 7 | -2 | -8 |
| Average low, °C | -24 | -22 | -14 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 3 | -5 | -14 | -20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 54 | 76 | 64 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kharkhorin (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Kharakhorum Museum
- Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall