Leh Ladakh weather in August
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Leh Ladakh. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
22°C
Average low
12°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
July, August
What to do in Leh Ladakh in August
Whatever the weather, Leh Ladakh rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Trekking the Markha Valley trail for 5-6 days past monasteries
Visiting Hemis, Diskit, and Thiksey monasteries for prayers and views
Motorcycling or jeep-touring over the world's highest passes
Shopping in Leh's old bazaar for Tibetan crafts and thangka paintings
Acclimatizing with meditation and yoga at Buddhist monasteries
Visiting Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri alpine lakes for sunrise photography
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
-6C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
-5C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
-1C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
May
10C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
September
18C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
October
9C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
November
2C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
-3C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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