Mountain town in Ladakh, India
Leh weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Leh
Jun–Sep is the main season, when passes are open and nights are mild. Oct–Apr is freezing and many guesthouses and cafés close; roads to Manali and Srinagar shut in winter.
Leh weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-3°23 mm
- Feb-1°24 mm
- Mar4°28 mm
- Apr9°23 mm
- May14°18 mm
- Jun20°20 mm
- Jul24°31 mm
- Aug24°35 mm
- Sep19°20 mm
- Oct10°8 mm
- Nov5°16 mm
- Dec-1°14 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C27°F | -16°C4°F | 23 mm | 64% | Freezing |
| February | -1°C30°F | -15°C6°F | 24 mm | 70% | Freezing |
| March | 4°C39°F | -9°C16°F | 28 mm | 63% | Cold |
| April | 9°C48°F | -1°C30°F | 23 mm | 53% | Cold |
| May | 14°C57°F | 2°C36°F | 18 mm | 49% | Cool |
| June | 20°C67°F | 6°C43°F | 20 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C76°F | 9°C49°F | 31 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C75°F | 9°C49°F | 35 mm | 50% | Pleasant |
| September | 19°C66°F | 4°C40°F | 20 mm | 45% | Pleasant |
| October | 10°C51°F | 0°C31°F | 8 mm | 39% | Cold |
| November | 5°C40°F | -7°C19°F | 16 mm | 45% | Cold |
| December | -1°C31°F | -13°C8°F | 14 mm | 56% | Freezing |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Leh?
Jun–Sep. Jun–Sep is the main season, when passes are open and nights are mild. Oct–Apr is freezing and many guesthouses and cafés close; roads to Manali and Srinagar shut in winter.
When is the rainy season in Leh?
Rain peaks in August with about 35 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Leh?
July, with average highs of 24°C (76°F).
How cold does Leh get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -16°C (4°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Leh Airport (Airports Authority of India)
- Ladakh tourism permits
- Incredible India
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 6.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.