The Leh is among the best tourist places to visit in Ladakh. In winter, Leh Weather is extremely cold and intolerable. The best time to visit Leh is from June to September month. In Leh, winters are extremely cold and heavy snowfall is normal, making it extremely harsh weather for travelling and trekking in Leh. During winter, the Leh temperature level goes below 0°C. The Leh in winter is covered with snow. Summer season is the best time to visit Leh for excursion. The weather of Leh in summer season is cold and temperature rises up to 33°C. Monsoon is inconsistent and rainfall may occur at any time. Check out the Leh Temperature below for planning your Leh tour to visit various Leh Attractions.
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Leh Temperature
Month
Climate
Temperature
Details
January
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -12 °C
Max. Temperature : 9 °C
Max. Temperature : 9 °C
In January, Leh weather is very cold and snowfall is very common during January month. During January the connectivity of Leh city from the rest of the cities is cut off due to heavy snowfall. The January month is typically not the perfect time for visiting Leh for sightseeing. January month is among the coldest months of the year in Leh Ladakh.
February
Freezing Cold
Min. Temperature : -3 °C
Max. Temperature : 10 °C
Max. Temperature : 10 °C
In February month, the Leh temperature continues to be very cold. The February month is also not the best time for excursion in Leh as the temperatures can go below zero levels and frequent heavy snowfalls are common during this month.
March
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -2 °C
Max. Temperature : 21 °C
Max. Temperature : 21 °C
During March, Leh temperature starts to get warmer and starts to rise. Even though the temperature starts to raise it is still very cold for sightseeing in Leh. During the month of March, the sky is clear and the sun rays are harsh and can cause severe sun burns. March is also not the perfect time for excursion in Leh.
April
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -2 °C
Max. Temperature : 24 °C
Max. Temperature : 24 °C
During April, Leh weather starts to become warmer but it is still very cold for visiting Leh sightseeing. The summer starts in Leh during the end of April and the nature in Leh comes to its life. The sky is blue and clear and does not experience any rainfall in April. But High Mountain passes for entering the Ladakh region remains covered with snow during April.
May
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 5 °C
Max. Temperature : 28 °C
Max. Temperature : 28 °C
The tourism season in Leh Ladakh starts at the end of May. The Leh climate is very cold during May and becomes even very icy-cold during the night time. The Leh temperature in May month rises and summer season starts to arrive during the end May.
June
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 9 °C
Max. Temperature : 29 °C
Max. Temperature : 29 °C
The Leh temperature in June continues to remain warm and lovely, making this month best time to visit Leh for tourist for sightseeing and trekking.
July
Pleasant
Min. Temperature : 14 °C
Max. Temperature : 29 °C
Max. Temperature : 29 °C
During the month of July, Leh city does not experience much of rainfall. July is among the best months to visit Leh for trekking, sightseeing, excursion, cycling, bike trips and tourism. This is the warmest month of the year in Leh and if you want to see snow then you need to go to higher altitudes.
August
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 12 °C
Max. Temperature : 30 °C
Max. Temperature : 30 °C
The Leh temperature in August remains cold and enjoyable and you can easily travel and enjoy this divinely beautiful place with your friends and family. The Day is not much cold and enjoyable because of sun light, but night is very colder and chilly. August month is the right time to visit Leh for trekking and sightseeing. Usually rainfall does not occur in August month. If you want to enjoy snow during August then you need to go to higher regions.
September
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 9 °C
Max. Temperature : 27 °C
Max. Temperature : 27 °C
During September, Leh weather starts to get colder. Even though the atmosphere is colder you can visit Leh as it is perfect time for excursion as the Leh temperature is in comfortable range. The sky is clear and blue and the sun shines throughout the day time. September month is the last month of the official tourism season in Leh. During the end of September, winter starts to begin and all the roads connecting Leh to rest of the cities will be closed.
October
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 4 °C
Max. Temperature : 25 °C
Max. Temperature : 25 °C
During October, Leh city experiences winter season and the Leh temperature in October starts to decrease. The days in October are very cold and the Leh temperature goes below zero degrees Celsius during the night time. October is also not the correct time for tourism in Leh.
November
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 5 °C
Max. Temperature : 17 °C
Max. Temperature : 17 °C
In November month, days are chilly and nights are even extremely cold in Leh. The November month is also not the right time for visiting Leh as the temperature goes below zero degree Celsius and heavy snowfall is common during this time.
December
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -7 °C
Max. Temperature : 15 °C
Max. Temperature : 15 °C
The December is one of the coldest months of the year in Leh and not perfect for tourism in Leh. During December month, frequent heavy snowfall is common, making it very difficult for travelling to Leh region.