Gobi Desert weather in May
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies. Average highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C, with around 3 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Gobi Desert. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
19°C
Average low
7°C
Rainy days
3 days
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September
What to do in Gobi Desert in May
Whatever the weather, Gobi Desert rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Camel trekking across authentic desert dunes
Explore dinosaur fossil sites with paleontologists
Camp under stars in traditional ger camps
Visit Khongor sand dunes and waterfalls
Ride motorcycles across endless gravel plains
Photograph nomadic herding families at work
What to pack for May
Layer up — a mid-weight jacket, jumpers, and comfortable trousers. Waterproof shoes are recommended. Scarves and gloves may be useful in the evenings.
Browse other months
January
-8C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
-4C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
March
6C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
April
13C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
May (you are here)
19C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
June
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
20C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
October
10C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
November
0C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
-7C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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