Leh weather in December (Ladakh, India)

Thinking of visiting Leh in December? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Leh generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to -11°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -24°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Leh in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately a single day of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leh. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -24°C  

Max Temperature -11°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Where to go in India in December

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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