Leh weather in August (Ladakh, India)

Is August a good time to explore Leh weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Leh usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Leh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Leh. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Leh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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