When is the best time to go to Leh?

When is the best time to go to Leh? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are June and August


Annual weather in Leh

For full information about the climate and weather in Leh a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January -22°F/5°F
2in
February -18°F/11°F
3.1in
March -11°F/18°F
3.5in
April -4°F/23°F
4.2in
May 5°F/31°F
4in
June 18°F/36°F
5.7in
July 31°F/45°F
4.2in
August 32°F/47°F
4.9in
September 20°F/38°F
3in
October -0°F/25°F
2.1in
November -11°F/16°F
1.8in
December -18°F/7°F
1.5in


Weather and climate in Leh

Leh enjoys a monsoon-influenced subarctic climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Leh is 25°F (ranging from 5°F in january to 47°F in august). Annual rainfall is 39.6in, with a minimum of 1.5in in december and a maximum of 5.7in in june.
  • Between january and december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages -11°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Leh

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Leh: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Leh

Find out when Leh has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Leh

  • Very low season in Leh
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
  • Low season in Leh
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June and October.
  • Peak season in Leh
    The largest number of tourists visiting Leh is during: July, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Leh month by month



Best time for low prices in Leh

Average prices of hotels in Leh month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Leh. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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