Here's a summary of the weather in the Ladakh region during summer and winter:
Summer in Ladakh offers pleasant weather and is the peak tourist season, while winter is extremely cold with significant snowfall, making it less accessible but perfect for winter sports and treks like the Chadar Trek.
Do you have any specific plans for visiting Ladakh during these seasons?
Summer (April to June)
Daytime Temperature: Around 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
Nighttime Temperature: Around 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F).
Conditions: Generally clear skies with occasional light rain.
Clothing: Light to medium layers during the day, and warm clothing for the evenings.
Monsoon (July to August)
Daytime Temperature: Around 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
Nighttime Temperature: Around 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F).
Conditions: Minimal rainfall due to its location in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.
Clothing: Light layers with a rain jacket for occasional showers.
Autumn (September to October)
Daytime Temperature: Around 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F).
Nighttime Temperature: Around 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F).
Conditions: Clear skies with cooler temperatures.
Clothing: Medium layers during the day and warm clothing for the evenings.
Winter (November to March)
Daytime Temperature: Around -5°C to 10°C (23°F to 50°F).
Nighttime Temperature: Around -15°C to -20°C (5°F to -4°F).
Conditions: Heavy snowfall, with frequent road blockages.
Clothing: Heavy winter clothing, including coats, hats, gloves, and scarves.