Leh in May
3.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-11°CAvg low
9Rainy days (39 mm)
13:47 hDaylight
05:23Sunrise · 19:09 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -11°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 May?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -11°C.
When is the best time to visit Leh?
The best months are July, August, September.