August · India
Best time to visit Leh in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in August
Average temperature 10°C, 45 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Leh scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
August in Leh — the year's strongest window
Expect 10°C (50°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Leh at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in August?
- In August, Leh averages 10°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Leh?
- August earns a 9.4/10 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 August?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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