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Nature · Mongolia

Deserts in Mongolia

Dunes, desert camps and star-filled skies — best visited in the cooler months.

2 places Best months: May–September

Mongolia has 2 deserts on our list, mostly in Ömnögovĭ. Best months: May–September.

Deserts

Deserts in Mongolia

Best monthsMay–SeptemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Gobi Desert i
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Gobi Desert

Desert in China and Mongolia

103 km from Noyon Suma 1,547 m
Khongoryn Els i
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Khongoryn Els

Sand dunes in southern Mongolia's Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park

28 km from Dalay

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Dalay Ömnögovĭ · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many deserts are there in Mongolia?

Atlas of Seasons lists 2 notable deserts in Mongolia.

What are the best deserts in Mongolia?

The best-known are Gobi Desert and Khongoryn Els.

When is the best time for deserts in Mongolia?

May–September.