Altai, Mongolia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Altai
- Important essentials for Altai
- Altai in January: weather and what to pack
- Altai in February: weather and what to pack
- Altai in March: weather and what to pack
- Altai in April: weather and what to pack
- Altai in May: weather and what to pack
- Altai in June: weather and what to pack
- Altai in July: weather and what to pack
- Altai in August: weather and what to pack
- Altai in September: weather and what to pack
- Altai in October: weather and what to pack
- Altai in November: weather and what to pack
- Altai in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Altai, Mongolia
Based on the climate and weather in Altai, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Altai, Mongolia
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Altai, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and E. This one should be sufficient for most areas, but check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Altai. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Altay visitors will do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Altai, Mongolia by month
January
If you go to Altai in January, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold. Daytime temperatures are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated boots:
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Insulated water bottle
- Thick pajamas
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Neck gaiter/cold weather mask our favorite
- Lip balm
- Thermal undergarments. Our favorites:
- Coveralls; We pick:
- Heated gloves
- Fleece for under jacket
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
February
February in Altai is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Thick pajamas
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
- Fleece for under jacket
- Neck gaiter/cold weather mask our favorite
- Coveralls; We love:
- Insulated boots:
- Heated gloves
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Insulated water bottle
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Thermal undergarments. We suggest:
- Lip balm
March
March in Altai is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleece for under jacket
- Heated gloves
- Coveralls; We pick:
- Lip balm
- Thermal undergarments. We chose:
- Neck warmer/cold weather mask our favorite
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
- Insulated water bottle
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Thick pajamas
- Insulated boots:
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
April
April in Altai is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Very heavy socks, or heated socks like these
- Pajamas
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Insulated boots. We use:
- Coveralls; here are some of the best choices:
- Fleeces
- Gloves
- Heavy sweaters:
- Thermal undergarments. Our choice is:
- Scarf our favorite
- Lip balm
May
If you visit Altai during May, you will probably see that it can be brisk.
Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light gloves or mittens
- Fleeces
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Socks
- Standard footwear
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is an excellent option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases don't get wet. We suggest: this one
June
June in Altai is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- A rain poncho to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We like these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a perfect option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things don't get wet. We suggest: this one
July
July is relatively cool and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Long skirts
- Standard footwear
August
August in Altai can be chilly. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Pants or jeans
- Long skirts
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things stay dry. We recommend: this one
September
September in Altai is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Socks
- Jacket or coat
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
October
If you go to Altai in October, you will notice that it is brisk. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Coveralls; here are some of our favorites:
- Pajamas
- Scarf our favorite
- Thermal undergarments. Our picks:
- Very heavy socks, or heated socks like these
- Fleeces
- Gloves
- Lip balm
- Insulated boots. We use:
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Heavy sweaters:
November
If you go to Altai in November, you will notice that it is unbearably cold. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Heated gloves
- Fleece for under jacket
- Thermal undergarments. Our favorites:
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Coveralls; We like:
- Insulated boots:
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Lip balm
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
- Thick pajamas
- Insulated water bottle
- Neck gaiter/cold weather face mask our favorite
December
December in Altai is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Multiple layer jacket shell:
- Thick pajamas
- Extreme cold weather gear
- Neck gaiter/cold weather mask our favorite
- Insulated water bottle
- Insulated boots:
- Goggles for eye protection our pick
- Heated socks. We found these to be the best
- Thermal undergarments. We suggest:
- Coveralls; We love:
- Heated gloves
- Lip balm
- Fleece for under jacket
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