Leh weather in May
May in Leh: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Leh · #436 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Leh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 cm / 9.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 113 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Leh in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Leh?
- May in Leh: cold, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Leh on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Leh in May?
- In May, Leh averages a daily high of 7.5°C and a low of -4.7°C, with about 44.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Leh in May?
- Leh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 113 in May.
- Does it snow in Leh in May?
- Leh sees roughly 24.8 cm of snowfall in May.