Temperature in Ladakh in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Ladakh, India this January.

Ladakh, India, a region in India, typically experiences very cold weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and nighttime temperatures around -25°C (-13°F) in Leh. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Ladakh, India in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Ladakh on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ladakh, check out our Ladakh's climate page.

See also: Ladakh weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Ladakh in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Ladakh temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Ladakh, India in January?

Leh averages a daytime high of -14°C (7°F) in January, which is very low for Ladakh, India.

How cold does it get at night in Ladakh, India in January?

Leh sees nighttime lows close to -25°C (-13°F) in January.

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