Leh weather in January
January in Leh: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Leh · #554 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 34/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Leh climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -13°C / 9°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -23°C / -9°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -17°C / 1°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -22°C / -8°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 60.6 cm / 23.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Leh in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Leh?
- January in Leh: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Leh on SeasonMap's comfort score (34/100).
- What is the weather like in Leh in January?
- In January, Leh averages a daily high of -12.8°C and a low of -22.6°C, with about 32.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Leh in January?
- Leh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.
- Does it snow in Leh in January?
- Leh sees roughly 60.6 cm of snowfall in January.