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City in Ladakh, India
Leh
High-altitude town in Ladakh, at about 3,500 m, with bitterly cold, dry winters and light snow.
Forecast updated , when it was 15:30 in Leh (GMT+5:30).
Leh snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
Medium confidence, one model shows some snow
No snow is forecast for Leh in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) and the freezing level near 4,150 m (13,600 ft) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,150 m (13,600 ft)
- Wind
- 15 km/h (9 mph), gusts 33 km/h (21 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 28% cloud
Leh hour by hour
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in Leh in the next 24 hours.
Leh 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny−7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Bluebird−8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Bluebird−6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Bluebird−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Leh 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Bluebird−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Bluebird−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Bluebird−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Leh?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Leh?
When does it snow in Leh?
In Leh, snow falls on about 6 days in May in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to June.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | 4 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 3 days | <1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 2 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Leh month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 18% | −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) |
| February | 4 | 14% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| March | 4 | 12% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) |
| April | 5 | 15% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) |
| May | 6 | 15% | 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) |
| June | 3 | 7% | 6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) |
| July | <1 | 0% | 12 to 22 °C (54 to 72 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 12 to 22 °C (54 to 72 °F) |
| September | <1 | 2% | 8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F) |
| October | 2 | 5% | 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) |
| November | 2 | 6% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) |
| December | 2 | 7% | −11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) |
Snow in Leh in November
In November, Leh gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F).
Snow in Leh in December
In December, Leh gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F).
Snow in Leh in January
In January, Leh gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F).
Snow in Leh in February
In February, Leh gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Leh in March
In March, Leh gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F).
Snow in Leh in April
In April, Leh gets snow on about 5 days, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F).
Snow in Leh in May
In May, Leh gets snow on about 6 days, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F).
Snow in Leh in June
In June, Leh gets snow on about 3 days, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F).
Snow in Leh in October
In October, Leh gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Leh?
Of the last ten winters in Leh, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2021/22, about 33% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 2 March 2024.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 126% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 75% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 129% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 113% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 109% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 67% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 142% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 76% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 89% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 75% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Leh
Does Leh have snow at Christmas?
Leh had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 6 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 5 of those years.
Does Leh have snow at New Year?
Leh had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 2 of those years.
Does Leh have snow in mid-February?
Leh had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 8 of those years.
Does Leh have snow at Easter?
Leh had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 7 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 4 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Leh?
It snows on about 34 days a year in Leh, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. May has the most, about 6 days.
What is the snowiest month in Leh?
January is the snowiest month in Leh, bringing about 18% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. May has the most snowy days, about 6.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Leh?
Of the last ten winters in Leh, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2021/22, about 33% below average.
How cold does Leh get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Leh, with average daily lows of −13 °C (9 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
Snow forecasts near Leh
ManaliNo snow this weekSrinagarNo snow this weekGulmargNo snow this weekNearest ski resorts to Leh
Sources: Leh on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates