September · India
Best time to visit Leh in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leh in September
Average temperature 6°C, 37 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Leh scores 8.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
September ranks 4th of 12 for Leh — one of the best windows
Expect 6°C (43°F) in September. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Leh at 8.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind August at 9.4/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leh in September?
- In September, Leh averages 6°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Leh?
- September earns a 8.7/10 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 September?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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