Best Time to Visit Ladakh for Hiking – August Scores 85/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

85/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, July, September

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-12°C – 12°C

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Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ladakh

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-12°	-6°	23	3.3	10%	dry
February	48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-10°	-4°	23	4.2	16%	dry
March	48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-4°	2°	25	4.1	14%	dry
April	49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	7°	25	4.3	11%	dry
May	48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	10°	18	4.5	13%	dry
June	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	14°	20	4.4	3%	dry
July	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	24	5.9	21%	dry
August	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	28	5.1	21%	dry
September	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	15°	13	3.6	5%	dry
October	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	9°	6	1.8	11%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-4°	3°	10	1.4	11%	dry
December	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-9°	-3°	10	1.6	12%	dry