Quick answer
The best time to visit Leh–Ladakh is Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Month by month below: approximate temperatures, crowd levels and what each month is like, so you can pick by snow, flowers, calm or value.
Month by month
MonthTemp (approx.)CrowdsWhat it's like
January−14° to −2°CVery lowDeep winter; by air only
February−12° to 1°CVery lowDeep winter; by air only
March−6° to 6°CLowCold; road may reopen late
April−1° to 12°CLowRoad usually reopens; cold
May3° to 17°CMediumSeason opening
June7° to 22°CHighBest season begins
July10° to 25°CHighWarmest, driest
August10° to 24°CHighExcellent; some landslide alerts
September5° to 20°CMediumClear, cooler; great light
October−1° to 14°CLowSeason winding down; cold
November−7° to 7°CVery lowVery cold; many places shut
December−12° to 1°CVery lowWinter; road closes late Dec–Jan
Our pick
For most travellers: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. For snow, choose December–February where relevant; for calm and value, the shoulder months.
FAQ
In the shoulder and off months; see the table.
Depends on taste: spring flowers, autumn colour or winter snow.
Yes; our quotes show off, shoulder and peak bands.
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 Sep 2026 · How we check
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