Weather in December in Ladakh
Planning a getaway to Ladakh this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Ladakh in December?
Ladakh is a region in India. December in Ladakh generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -11°C and nighttime temperatures around -24°C in Leh. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
December is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 22 mm in Leh.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ladakh in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ladakh climate page.
Where to go in Ladakh in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Ladakh?
Leh
In December Leh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Ladakh?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ladakh due to the typically poor weather in Leh.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly 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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