May · India
Best time to visit Leh in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in May
Average temperature 1°C, 38 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Leh scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 1°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May in Leh — reliably good (5th best month)
At 1°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 38 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 5th 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Leh — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in May?
- In May, Leh averages 1°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Leh?
- May earns a 7.9/10 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 May?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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