When to Visit Ladakh for Holidays in 2023?
You can visit Ladakh anytime you want, although the tourist season begins in May and continues all the way to September. Since it hardly receives any rain, monsoons are a great time to visit it too. It is also accessible by flights during winter.
Climate in Ladakh
Summer Season (April till June, Temperature 5°C to 25°C)
The summer season in Ladakh begins in April and lasts till June. The minimum temperature during this time is 5°C, which only happens in April. After that month, the temperature can rise as high as 25°C. The tourist season begins in May. You should plan a visit to Ladakh during the summer season as the weather is perfect for sightseeing, enjoying various kinds of adventure activities, and traveling to as many places of Ladakh as you can since all of them are accessible during this time.
Monsoon Season (July to September, Temperature 10°C to 25°C)
The monsoon season in Ladakh starts in July and lasts till September, with the minimum temperature being 10 degrees celsius. Even though it’s the monsoon season, Ladakh receives very less rainfall, with whatever little rainfall it receives being in short bursts of heavy downpours, which is rare.
Most of the time, the skies are clear, the weather is pleasant and it’s a great time for sightseeing, adventure, and other activities that Ladakh is famous for.
Winter Season (late October to February, Temperature -5°C to 10°C)
The winter season in Ladakh starts in late October and lasts till February, with the temperatures dropping as low as 10°C. Snowfall occurs heavily during this time, and causes frequent blocking of roads. Some of the reasons behind planning your holidays in Ladakh during winter is enjoying the fabulous icy landscape, taking the famous Chadar Trek on the frozen Zanskar River, and attending the festivals, many of which are held during this time.