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Ladakh Weather in October

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

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Planning a getaway to Ladakh, India this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ladakh in October

Ladakh, India is a region in India. October in Ladakh generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Leh. In numerous regions in India, October is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To explore the conditions in Ladakh, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

October is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 16 mm (0.6 in) in Leh. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Leh typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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 October

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
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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 October for the most popular destinonation in Ladakh, India?

Leh

In October Leh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
4°C (39°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
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Ladakh weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Ladakh, India in October. The popular destination of Leh averages 4°C (39°F) by day and -11°C (12°F) at night during this month.

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

In Leh, the average daytime high in October is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -11°C (12°F).

Does Ladakh, India get a lot of snow/rain in October?

Not particularly. Leh averages just 16 mm (0.6 in) of snow/rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Ladakh, India.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Ladakh, India?

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

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Leh. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ladakh.

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