Climate of Ladakh, India
Area-weighted average across Ladakh. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ladakh, a subdivision of India, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -18.2°C / -0.8°F in January to 8°C / 46.4°F in July, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 29 mm / 1.1 in depending on the season (146 mm / 5.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18.2°C-0.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | -17°C1.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | -12.1°C10.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| April | -6°C21.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| May | -0.8°C30.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| June | 4.2°C39.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| July | 8°C46.4°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| August | 7.7°C45.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
| September | 3.7°C38.7°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| October | -3.1°C26.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| November | -9.5°C14.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| December | -14.8°C5.4°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ladakh?
Ladakh, India does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 8°C / 46.4°F, and the driest is November at 3 mm / 0.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Ladakh?
Ladakh, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -18.2°C / -0.8°F in January to 8°C / 46.4°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 146 mm / 5.7 in, with the wettest month being July (29 mm / 1.1 in) and the driest November (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ladakh?
The hottest month in Ladakh is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 8°C / 46.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Ladakh?
The coldest month in Ladakh is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -18.2°C / -0.8°F.
When does it rain most in Ladakh?
The wettest month in Ladakh is July, averaging about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.