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Ladakh Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Ladakh, India this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ladakh in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -7°C (19°F) and nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) in Leh. March 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

March 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 March

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 March for the most popular destinonation in Ladakh, India?

Leh

In March Leh generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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February
March
April
Max temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-22°C (-8°F)
-18°C (0°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Ladakh weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Ladakh, India brings poor weather. In Leh, daytime temperatures are typically around -7°C (19°F) and nighttime lows hover near -18°C (0°F).

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

Average temperatures in Ladakh, India during March range from a nighttime low near -18°C (0°F) to a daytime high around -7°C (19°F) in Leh.

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

Not particularly. Leh averages just 39 mm (1.5 in) of snow in March, making it a mostly dry month for Ladakh, India.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Ladakh, India?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Ladakh, India due to the typically poor weather in Leh.

On average, the best time to visit Ladakh, India is in July and August with generally 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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