Leh Climate by Month
The temperature in Leh can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from mild
to very cold.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Leh. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August to a very cold -14°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -25°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 439 mm, Leh maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Leh shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 59 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days. In contrast, October offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of snowfall over a single snowy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Leh in India
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of October and November are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -14°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 59 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
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