Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya
Monasteries perched on outcrops above a high-altitude desert, a road that claims to be the highest motorable pass on earth every few hundred kilometres, and a night sky at three and a half thousand metres that needs no filter.
The best time to visit Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F). Local time there is 02:15 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 16°C · rain 142mm · 14.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Leh, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C26°F | 106mm4.2in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| February | -2°C28°F | 101mm4.0in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 2°C36°F | 56mm2.2in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 7°C45°F | 80mm3.1in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| May | 12°C53°F | 133mm5.2in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| June | 16°C61°F | 142mm5.6in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C72°F | 81mm3.2in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C73°F | 48mm1.9in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C68°F | 42mm1.7in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 11°C51°F | 86mm3.4in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| November | 4°C39°F | 68mm2.7in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| December | -1°C30°F | 53mm2.1in | 9.9h9.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya?
The best time to visit Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F).
How warm does Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya get?
Typical daytime highs in Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya are Mar–May 7°C (45°F), Jun–Aug 20°C (69°F), Sep–Nov 12°C (53°F), Dec–Feb -2°C (28°F).
Is Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya expensive?
On the ground, Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya is cheap.
What sort of trip is Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya good for?
Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, history and culture.
How rainy is Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya?
The wettest month in Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya is June at 142mm (5.6in), the driest September at 42mm (1.7in), with a monthly average of 83mm (3.3in).
What plug do I need for Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya?
Ladakh – the Indian Himalaya uses type C, D, G sockets at 230 V.
