Tövkhön Monastery
Tövkhön Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist site located in the Töv Province. It is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in Mongolia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July, with daily highs of 18 °C, and August, with highs of 17 °C. July also has the most rain, with about 18 rainy days and 108 mm of precipitation. The coldest period is between December and February, when daily lows reach between -24 °C and -28 °C. Admission to the monastery costs US$3.
Visitors can reach the site via Arvaikheer Airport, which is 94 km away, or via Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport, located 351 km away. The monastery is 364 km from the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The Erdene Zuu Monastery is located 49.3 km away and can be combined with a visit to Tövkhön Monastery.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. The wettest is July, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -12 | -8 | -3 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 4 | -5 | -11 |
| Average low, °C | -28 | -25 | -18 | -9 | -2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | -2 | -9 | -18 | -24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 80 | 108 | 88 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
