April · India
Best time to visit Leh in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in April
Average temperature -4°C, 53 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Leh scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around -4°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Leh sits in Ladakh's high desert at 3,500 metres, with monasteries, passes and Himalayan lakes.
April in Leh: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages -4°C (24°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 53 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in April?
- In April, Leh averages -4°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Leh?
- April earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Leh in April?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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