March · India
Best time to visit Leh in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in March
Average temperature -11°C, 54 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Leh scores 6.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around -11°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
March in Leh — middling scores, decent value
March sits at -11°C (13°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
54 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Leh — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in March?
- In March, Leh averages -11°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Leh?
- March earns a 6.0/10 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 March?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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