Ladakh has a cold continental climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Ladakh has an average annual temperature of -2.1°C across all 2 cities, with approximately 302 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 55%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
The warmest city is Kargil with average July highs of 22.4°C, while Leh is the coldest with average January lows of -29.5°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | -3.4°C | -28.5°C | -16.0°C | 66% | 26 | 1.8 | 2.40 |
| February | ❄️ | -2.5°C | -28.4°C | -15.5°C | 71% | 30 | 2.0 | 2.90 |
| March | ❄️ | 2.7°C | -24.8°C | -11.0°C | 67% | 36 | 2.1 | 4.20 |
| April | ❄️ | 8.5°C | -14.6°C | -3.1°C | 58% | 33 | 2.1 | 5.60 |
| May | 🌤️ | 13.1°C | -7.3°C | 2.9°C | 53% | 25 | 2.1 | 6.60 |
| June | 🌤️ | 18.6°C | -3.7°C | 7.4°C | 50% | 22 | 2.0 | 7.00 |
| July | 🌤️ | 22.1°C | 0.0°C | 11.0°C | 51% | 34 | 1.9 | 7.00 |
| August | 🌤️ | 21.7°C | -0.5°C | 10.6°C | 53% | 34 | 1.8 | 6.50 |
| September | 🌤️ | 18.1°C | -4.9°C | 6.6°C | 49% | 19 | 1.7 | 5.90 |
| October | 🌤️ | 11.3°C | -10.7°C | 0.3°C | 43% | 13 | 1.6 | 4.70 |
| November | ❄️ | 4.6°C | -18.6°C | -7.0°C | 46% | 15 | 1.7 | 3.50 |
| December | ❄️ | -0.1°C | -24.0°C | -12.0°C | 56% | 15 | 1.8 | 2.60 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 2 cities in Ladakh
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 2 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 71% in February · annual avg 55%
The warmest year on record was 1998 (avg: 0.1°C), while the coldest year was 2020 (avg: -5.1°C).
Averaged across all 2 cities in Ladakh · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 2 cities in Ladakh · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 2 cities in Ladakh for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | -13.3°C | -1.2°C | 10.8°C | 428 | 58% | 1.7 m/s |
2024 | -14.1°C | -2.0°C | 10.0°C | 441 | 58% | 1.8 m/s |
2023 | -14.4°C | -2.7°C | 9.0°C | 504 | 63% | 1.7 m/s |
2022 | -14.1°C | -2.5°C | 9.1°C | 465 | 63% | 1.7 m/s |
2021 | -15.6°C | -3.4°C | 8.7°C | 452 | 64% | 1.7 m/s |
2020 ❄️ | -17.8°C | -5.1°C | 7.6°C | 470 | 67% | 1.7 m/s |
2019 🌧️ | -17.2°C | -4.8°C | 7.5°C | 558 | 67% | 1.7 m/s |
2018 | -14.2°C | -2.4°C | 9.4°C | 382 | 59% | 1.9 m/s |
2017 | -14.9°C | -2.5°C | 9.8°C | 453 | 61% | 1.8 m/s |
2016 | -11.4°C | -0.7°C | 10.1°C | 300 | 57% | 1.9 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
