Leh weather in January (Ladakh, India)

Curious about the January weather in Leh? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Leh generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -14°C, while nights can cool down to about -25°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Leh in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of snowfall is expected.

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

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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 January?

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 January.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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