Climate Overview
The climate in Padam is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 556mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Padam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -27°C. Padam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Padam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Padam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 556mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 82mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 16mm. That's 65mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Padam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 355cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Padam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
86 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Padam, which began on March 20, 2026. Padam is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -21 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 157mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from -7 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -21 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -27 to -14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 196mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Expect around 145cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Padam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
