Ladakh weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Ladakh in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ladakh in October?
Ladakh is a region in India. October in Ladakh generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -11°C 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.
October is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 16 mm 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.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Ladakh, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ladakh's yearly weather, check out our Ladakh climate page.
Where to go in Ladakh in October
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Average weather in Leh
In October Leh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Ladakh?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Ladakh 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.
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