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Ladakh weather in August

Are you planning a trip to Ladakh in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Ladakh in August?

Ladakh is a region in India. August in Ladakh generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Leh. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Ladakh.

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 59 mm in Leh. Leh experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Ladakh, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ladakh's yearly weather, check out our Ladakh climate page.

Where to go in Ladakh in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Ladakh on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Ladakh

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Ladakh?

Average weather in Leh

In August Leh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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16°C 
4°C 
51 mm 
5 days 
17°C 
5°C 
59 mm 
4 days 
13°C 
-0°C 
34 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Leh

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Is August the best time to visit Ladakh?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Ladakh with overall tolerable weather in Leh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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