January 4 is generally a great time to visit Leh. While there is a slight chance of rain (16%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable -7°C weather. Moderate travel demand makes this an excellent time for a balanced Leh experience.
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Essential Travel Info for Leh
Currency
INR
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Language
English
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Driving
Left side
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Safety
Travel Precautions
GPI: 2.578
Leh Weather Forecast for January 4
"Cold & Crisp. Expect average highs of -7°C. 16% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Leh in January
Based on historical data for January 4, Leh typically experiences temperatures between -17°C and -7°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (16% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Leh
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
-7°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
-17°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
-7°C
🥶 Feels accurate
Snow Chance
16%
Avg 0.5mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.7 cm
~16% chance
Pressure
1027.9 hPa
High volatility
Leh Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
✓ Weather is generally predictable, but pack for minor variations. A light backup layer is recommended.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 160 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 240 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 400 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
-15.4°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😐 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in India
Flight Traffic
Moderate
50/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~8
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Leh
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:57
☀️ Noon
12:55
🌇 Sunset
17:53
⏱️ Daylight
9h 56m
Wind Speed
4.7 km/h
Calm breeze
Sunshine
8.0 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
51%
Comfortable
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Travel Health & Safety in Leh
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Leh on January 4 averages -7°C with a 16% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 0/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Leh Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Leh Worth Visiting on January 4?
Planning a trip to Leh on January 4? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging -7°C with a 16% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 8 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 11 vaccinations are recommended for India, including COVID-19.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 4 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 1.4°C in 2025, while the coldest dropped to -18.9°C in 2016.