Our verdict
The best time to visit Leh is February
In summer, the temperature in Leh can rise as high as 7℃ (45℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -34℃ (-30℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Leh during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Leh in June. Head over there in December instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Leh. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Leh seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Leh as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Leh is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Leh
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Leh for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Leh climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Leh for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Leh in January
- Average temperature: -24℃ (-11℉)
- Average high temperature: -17℃ (1℉)
- Average low temperature: -29℃ (-21℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in February
- Average temperature: -21℃ (-6℉)
- Average high temperature: -15℃ (5℉)
- Average low temperature: -27℃ (-16℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in March
- Average temperature: -17℃ (2℉)
- Average high temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average low temperature: -24℃ (-11℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in April
- Average temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average high temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average low temperature: -20℃ (-4℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in May
- Average temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -16℃ (3℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in June
- Average temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in July
- Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in August
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in September
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Leh in October
- Average temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average high temperature: -6℃ (20℉)
- Average low temperature: -17℃ (1℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in November
- Average temperature: -18℃ (0℉)
- Average high temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average low temperature: -23℃ (-9℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Leh in December
- Average temperature: -22℃ (-8℉)
- Average high temperature: -16℃ (4℉)
- Average low temperature: -27℃ (-17℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Leh in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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