When is the best time to go to Leh
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Leh, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Leh
Leh weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Leh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 13mm | 6.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Leh during January can be summarized as cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Leh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Leh with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 11mm | 6.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Leh is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Leh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Leh with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 14mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Leh is characteristically cool and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Leh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Leh with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 9mm | 8.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Leh's weather in April is typically cool and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Leh.
April is in the spring in Leh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Leh with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 9mm | 8.6hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a very dry month in Leh and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Leh, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Leh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Leh with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 9mm | 9.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Leh during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Leh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Leh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Leh with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 21mm | 7.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Leh is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Leh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Leh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Leh with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 22mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Leh is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Leh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Leh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Leh with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 12mm | 8.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
Leh's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Leh, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Leh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Leh with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 3mm | 8.9hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a very dry month in Leh and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Leh.
October is in the fall / autumn in Leh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Leh with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 4mm | 8.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
Leh's weather in November is typically cool and very dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Leh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Leh with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 7mm | 6.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Leh is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Leh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Leh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Leh with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Leh weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.7°C 28.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 22mm 0.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
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