Ladakh is a high altitude desert that experiences little rainfall. As such, sunshine is almost guaranteed. It is extremely dry and the main change in seasons is purely down to temperature.

By late May, the long cold winter is over and spring brings with it clear days and average temperatures of around 20˚C. Nights can still be cold, however. May and early June is particaulrly beautiful as many of the mountains are still covered in snow.

By mid to late June, the days and nights are getting warmer and by July and August, maximum daytime temperatures are around 30˚C. By September the temperatures are starting to cool off.

From November to March, Ladakh can experience heavy snowfall and becomes inaccessible by road.