Ladakh weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ladakh, India. Like most weather services, we show Ladakh at one spot: Leh, its largest city. At 3:00 AM local time it was clear and 1°C (33°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–AugOff season Oct–May
About Leh weather
Is it raining in Leh right now?
No. It’s clear and 1° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Leh this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 4–8° and lows of -3–0°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Leh lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Leh?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Ladakh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ladakh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ladakh is Jul–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -10°C (15°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Ladakh?
August is the wettest month, with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Ladakh?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -10°C (15°F) and lows of -22°C (-8°F).
Does Ladakh have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 35 mm (1.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Leh), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Ladakh
Weather can differ a lot within Ladakh: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.