February · India
Best time to visit Leh in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in February
Average temperature -17°C, 46 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -17°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Leh scores 4.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -17°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 12 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.
February in Leh — the hardest end of the year
February averages -17°C (2°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 46 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 10th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in February?
- In February, Leh averages -17°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Leh?
- February 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 February?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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