What’s the climate like in Leh?
The current climate in Leh features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -16°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Leh in recent years was 47°C in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in February 2019.
On average, Leh gets 841 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 37 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Leh runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of India? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Delhi, Goā, Kolkata, or explore other destinations in India.
Best time to visit Leh?
The best time to visit Leh for sunny weather is January, May, June and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Leh. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Leh
The climate table of Leh shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | -1 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | -15 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 43 | 39 | 44 | 36 | 54 | 62 | 184 | 182 | 154 | 20 | 10 | 13 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 20 | 6,0 | 6,2 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in August
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in February
- Precipitation*: 841 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Snowfall: 37 cm per year
- Driest months: 10 mm in November, 13 mm in December and 20 mm in October
- Wettest months: 184 mm in July, 182 mm in August and 154 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Leh
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Leh, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Leh
This graph shows how much rainfall Leh, India, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Leh
This graph shows how much snow Leh, India, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Leh
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Leh, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Leh
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Leh, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Leh
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Leh, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Leh
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Leh, India, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Leh by Month
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