When to go & weather

Weather

While daytime temperatures in summer can range from pleasant to stifling hot, nights are almost always cold, so take a sleeping bag. Dust storms can rock the region at any time but are especially common in April and May. The tourist season lasts longer here than northern areas; even October is not too late to see the sights. By December the desert will be blanketed with snow and daily maximum temperatures will fall to -15°C.