Leh in December
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -13°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
-13°CAvg high
-25°CAvg low
5Rainy days (16 mm)
9:44 hDaylight
07:24Sunrise · 17:08 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -13°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -25°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15°C | -26°C | 23 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | -12°C | -22°C | 30 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | -8°C | -19°C | 35 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| April | -4°C | -16°C | 36 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| May | 2°C | -11°C | 39 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| June | 8°C | -5°C | 38 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.1 |
| July | 15°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 16°C | 4°C | 54 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 11°C | -2°C | 30 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 2°C | -12°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| November | -6°C | -20°C | 14 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| December | -13°C | -25°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Leh in December?
Daytime highs average -13°C and nights about -25°C.
When is the best time to visit Leh?
The best months are July, August, September.