Leh Weather in December

What's the weather like in Leh (Kashmir) in December 2024?

The climate in Leh during December can be summarized as cold and very dry.

December is in the winter in Leh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

Leh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.9°C 35.4°F
Nightly temperature -10.7°C 12.7°F
Average temperature -4.4°C 24.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 7 mm 0.3 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Humidity 56%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest 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.

December temperatures in Leh

Leh average temperature in December

December rainfall

Leh average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Leh average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Leh in December 2024.

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Leh weather stats

Leh weather statistics
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
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