Leh weather in January (Ladakh, India)

Will it be warm or cold in Leh this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Leh typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -25°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Leh in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Expect around 2 days of snow based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month 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 January

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Where to go in India in January

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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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