Climate Overview
The climate in Leh is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 451mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Leh 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 -30°C. Leh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Leh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 8°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -23°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Leh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 451mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 51mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 15mm. That's 36mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Leh receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 327cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Leh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Leh, which began on June 21, 2026. Leh 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -30°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -21 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from -6 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -21 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 71cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -30 to -15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 101cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Leh 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.
