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Ladakh Weather in August

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

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Planning a trip to Ladakh, India this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ladakh in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Leh. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Ladakh, India.

For specific regional insights in Ladakh, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 59 mm (2.3 in) in Leh. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Leh.

Explore Ladakh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ladakh — and find the best time to visit. (based on Leh)

January-14°C (7°F) February-11°C (12°F) March-7°C (19°F) April-2°C (28°F) May3°C (37°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September13°C (55°F) October4°C (39°F) November-4°C (25°F) December-11°C (12°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ladakh in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 August for the most popular destinonation in Ladakh, India?

Leh

In August Leh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
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Ladakh weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Ladakh, India typically experiences tolerable weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Leh average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

In Leh, the average daytime high in August is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Ladakh, India get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Ladakh, India. Leh averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Ladakh, India?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Ladakh, India 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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