Leh weather in April (Ladakh, India)

Curious about the April weather in Leh? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Leh typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -15°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Leh in April usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Leh. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leh climate page with graphs.

 

Leh, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  

Where to go in India in April

Find out more about the weather in India in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Leh in April?

Visitors traveling to Leh should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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