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Ladakh Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ladakh, India in April.

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Considering a trip to Ladakh, India this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Ladakh in April

Ladakh, India is a region in India. April in Ladakh generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) in Leh. April is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ladakh, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 39 mm (1.5 in) in Leh.

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Best Places to Visit in Ladakh in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ladakh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ladakh

What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Ladakh, India?

Leh

In April Leh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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March
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Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-18°C (0°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
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Weather conditions
poor
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Ladakh weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ladakh, India in April?

April in Ladakh, India brings poor weather. In Leh, daytime temperatures are typically around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime lows hover near -15°C (5°F).

What is the average temperature in Ladakh, India in April?

Average temperatures in Ladakh, India during April range from a nighttime low near -15°C (5°F) to a daytime high around -2°C (28°F) in Leh.

Does Ladakh, India get a lot of snow in April?

April is on the drier side in Ladakh, India. Leh averages only about 39 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Ladakh, India?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Ladakh, India with often poor weather in Leh.

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Leh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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