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Siberia, Russia: Siberia is so synonymous with long, harsh winters that many people forget it
transforms in the summer, with bright sunny days and highs in the 70s. Spring and fall are
also nice, but brief—there may be snow as late as April or as early as October. In May and
September the nighttime lows are often in the 40s, so even though the days may be pleasantly
warm (in the 60s usually), a jacket or sweater is still recommended.

On this adventure, we’ll be visiting more than one climate zone, so you may need to pack for
a couple types of weather. When not in the capital city Ulaanbaatar, we’ll be visiting places as
diverse as the foothills of the Khogno Khaan Mountains, the shores of Lake Khovsgol, and the
Gobi Desert.

TIP: Because of the unpredictability of the climate in Mongolia, is fairly common to experience a wider
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Climate Averages & Online Forecast
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means they serve only as general indicators of what can reasonably be expected. An extreme
heat wave or cold snap could fall outside these ranges. As your departure approaches, we
encourage you to go online to www.oattravel.com/myaccount for your 10-day forecast.

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