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Monthly climate in Leh, Ladakh, India

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Leh features a subarctic climate (Dwc). Temperatures typically range between -20 °C (-4 °F) and 11 °C (52 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -36 °C (-32 °F) or can rise to as high as 23 °C (74 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 478 mm (18.8 inches) and receives 129 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Leh enjoys an average of 4040 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 54 minutes to 14 hours 22 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Leh, Ladakh, India §

The warmest months in Leh are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 6 to 11 °C (44 - 52 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -20 to -17 °C (-4 - 2 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Leh experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 267 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Leh, Ladakh, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum -7°C
(19°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Mean maximum -8°C
(17°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)
Average high -15°C
(5°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -7°C
(21°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)
Daily mean -19°C
(-3°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -13°C
(10°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)
Average low -24°C
(-12°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)		 -18°C
(1°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)		 -25°C
(-13°F)
Mean minimum -34°C
(-28°F)		 -30°C
(-21°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -19°C
(-3°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -34°C
(-29°F)
Minimum -36°C
(-32°F)		 -31°C
(-24°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -28°C
(-19°F)		 -31°C
(-23°F)		 -36°C
(-32°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Leh, Ladakh, India §

Leh usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 14 rainy days and 57 mm (2.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Leh are October, November and December. On average, 25 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Leh, Ladakh, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 32 (1.3) 35 (1.4) 37 (1.4) 41 (1.6) 43 (1.7) 67 (2.6) 55 (2.1) 50 (2.0) 44 (1.7) 21 (0.8) 30 (1.2) 25 (1.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 10 11 10 9 12 16 14 13 10 7 10 7

Monthly sunshine hours in Leh, Ladakh, India §

The sunniest months in Leh are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 55 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Leh: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Leh, Ladakh, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 228 281 337 355 393 390 405 385 350 335 286 289
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 8m 10h 56m 11h 58m 13h 2m 13h 56m 14h 22m 14h 9m 13h 22m 12h 21m 11h 17m 10h 22m 9h 54m

Solar UV radiation in Leh, Ladakh, India §

Leh experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and June, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Leh UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Leh, Ladakh, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 7 8 15 15 16 16 15 14 13 10 7 5

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Leh, Ladakh, India

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Leh. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Leh's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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