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More about trekking Weather We often get asked about weather. Mountain weather in Ladakh, like elsewhere in the world, is unpredictable, and it can snow at any time of year on the high passes, even in July and August. Rain can occur any time, but there is no monsoon season. However, it is much more likely to snow if trekking early or late in the season, both on the high passes and lower down. Anyone trekking in May–June or September–October must be prepared for winter conditions throughout the trek (excluding the Sham trek). Treks normally rated moderate or difficult may become challenging. Bring layers, waterproof jackets and trousers, and gaiters. Trekking poles are strongly recommended. Be prepared for daytime temperatures as high as 10°C if sunny or as low as −10°C if cloudy and/or above 4000m, while night-time temperatures may go as low as −20°C especially above 4000m. Trekking season The main trekking season in Ladakh runs from mid-June to mid-September. It is not possible to predict in advance exactly when each trekking route that crosses high passes will open or close. While Jingchen to Chilling has a winter route, other treks do not. If you decide to book a trek that crosses high passes in mid-May to mid-June or mid-September to October, please be prepared to change to a lower-level trek such as the Sham trek or Jingchen to Chilling, or a combination of both. If you do not want to do this, we recommend booking a trek between mid-June and mid-September. Our Treks page gives the "normal" trekking months for each route. The easy/moderate Sham trek is possible all year round. However, trekking either early (April–May) or late (October–November) in the season in Sham means you avoid the coldest winter temperatures as well as the busy summer season, with few or no other trekkers in sight. Colder temperatures, but often lots of sun during the day, make it ideal trekking weather as Sham receives little or no snow in these months, although it may rain at any time. Come prepared with layers and a waterproof jacket. Maximum day temperatures may reach 15°C if sunny or as low as −5°C if cloudy, while night temperatures can drop to −10°C in November. |
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