The weather in January in Leh

It's pleasantly warm in January in Leh with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 9°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Leh. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Leh, India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2018, Leh reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Leh

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Leh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Leh New York
Average temperature 20°C 5°C
Max. temperature 21°C 11°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 43 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 8 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Leh with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 20°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Leh is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Leh, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Leh

Temperature in January in Leh over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Leh, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Leh

Total precipitation in January in Leh over the years

Daily UV index in January in Leh

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Leh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Leh by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Leh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.