December · India
Best time to visit Leh in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in December
Average temperature -12°C, 15 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -12°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 54%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Leh scores 4.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -12°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 7 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.
December in Leh — the hardest end of the year
December sits at -12°C (10°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 15 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Leh — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in December?
- In December, Leh averages -12°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Leh?
- December earns a 4.7/10 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 December?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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