Leh weather in August (Ladakh, India)

What can you expect from the weather in Leh during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Leh generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Leh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. 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  

Where to go in India in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 August?

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 in August.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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