Leh weather in March (Ladakh, India)

Can you expect sunny skies in Leh in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of March in Leh typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Expect temperatures to climb to -7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -18°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Leh in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Leh. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leh, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -18°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Where to go in India in March

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Weather conditions Weather

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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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