Leh, India

If you're planning an itinerary built around activity, Leh deserves a close look. This India destination lies in a highland climate, and its climate record peaks at a 98/100 sun score in July — 22°C afternoons under 50% average cloud cover.

The year runs from average lows of -13°C in January to highs of 22°C in July. Rain is most likely in May, when about 36% of days see meaningful rainfall, and least likely in December (8%). No month averages 24°C highs, so this is a destination for light-jacket sunshine rather than beach heat.

Averaged by season, sun scores land at 66 for spring, 92 for summer, 72 for autumn and 64 for winter — with typical afternoons of 6°, 20°, 10° and -4°C respectively. Summer wins on the numbers and winter loses them; everything in between is a trade-off between warmth and crowds.

Best months to visit Leh

Our month-by-month scoring puts July first (98/100), with August (98) and September (82) close behind. The dependable window is wider than the podium, though: June–September all score 70 or better. The month to avoid on pure weather odds is February (63/100).

For context: in July, Leh is drier than 72% of the mountain destinations we track.

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As of the latest refresh, Leh's next 15 days span -6°C to 11°C; 13 days look mostly sunny while none look likely to be wet — a live sun score of 69/100.