Leh weather in May (Ladakh, India)

What does the weather outlook for Leh look like in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Leh usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -9°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Leh in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 4 days will experience snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Leh. July and August generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in India in May

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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