Leh weather in December
December in Leh: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Leh · #544 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Leh climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -11°C / 12°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -24°C / -11°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -21°C / -6°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 cm / 11.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Leh in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Leh?
- December in Leh: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Leh on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Leh in December?
- In December, Leh averages a daily high of -11°C and a low of -23.9°C, with about 14.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Leh in December?
- Leh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
- Does it snow in Leh in December?
- Leh sees roughly 29.5 cm of snowfall in December.