Ladakh weather in May
Considering a trip to Ladakh this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ladakh in May?
Ladakh is a region in India. May in Ladakh generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -9°C in Leh. In many regions in India, May is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
May is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 43 mm in Leh.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ladakh in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ladakh climate page.
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Average weather in Leh
In May Leh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Ladakh?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Ladakh with often poor weather in Leh.
On average, the best time to visit Ladakh is in July and August with generally 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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