Nubra valley weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Nubra (Diskit), Leh and Pangong, month-by-month temperatures, winter cold, Khardung La snow, and the best time for Hunder and Turtuk.
- ~3,144 m Diskit
- ~120 km from Leh
- May–Sep best season
- Live 3 places
Photo: KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nubra is a high-altitude desert valley north of Leh, reached over the Khardung La; Diskit, its main village, is at about 3,144 m — a little lower and a little warmer than Leh (about 3,500 m). Summers are sunny and warm by day — July days are around 28–30 °C — with cold nights. Winters are severe: January nights fall well below −10 °C, and snow on the Khardung La can close the road for a day or more. May to September is the season for the dunes at Hunder, Diskit monastery and Turtuk; October is clear and cold; winter trips are possible with care.
- SummerWarm sunny days (about 25–30 °C in July), cool nights.
- WinterVery cold; January nights well below −10 °C.
- RoadOver the Khardung La; can close after snow.
- Best monthsMay–September; October clear and cold.
- PermitsCheck current permit rules; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
Nubra, Leh and Pangong weather today
Nubra (Diskit, about 3,144 m), Leh (about 3,500 m) and Pangong lake (about 4,250 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Nubra valley weather by month
Nubra has no long published IMD record. The table gives the India Meteorological Department’s normals for Leh as the reference; Diskit and Hunder, about 350 m lower, are usually a degree or two warmer by day, while Turtuk, lower still, is milder again.
| Month | Reference avg max / min (Leh IMD) | What to expect in Nubra |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5° / −13.1 °C | Extreme cold; Khardung La closures after snow |
| February | 4.2° / −9.2 °C | Extreme cold; snow spells |
| March | 9.7° / −3.7 °C | Very cold nights; slow warming |
| April | 15.3° / 1.6 °C | Cold nights; fewer visitors |
| May | 20.0° / 6.2 °C | Season opens; pleasant days |
| June | 24.4° / 11.3 °C | Warm, sunny days |
| July | 28.5° / 15.9 °C | Warmest; dunes busy |
| August | 28.1° / 15.1 °C | Warm; occasional showers |
| September | 23.4° / 9.2 °C | Clear, crisp — one of the best months |
| October | 16.7° / 0.3 °C | Cold nights; clear skies |
| November | 10.6° / −7.2 °C | Sub-zero nights |
| December | 4.5° / −11.7 °C | Very cold; snow spells |
IMD normals for Leh, shown as a reference for Nubra. Full Leh figures: Leh Ladakh weather by month · winter guide: Ladakh in winter.
Khardung La, Hunder dunes and Turtuk: when to go
The road from Leh climbs over the Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes in the region, before dropping into the Shyok valley. It is kept open most of the year, but fresh snow can close it for hours or days, especially from November to April. Start early from Leh; afternoons bring wind and, in winter, ice.
Hunder‘s sand dunes and double-humped Bactrian camels, Diskit monastery with its giant Maitreya statue, and the apricot village of Turtuk are at their best from May to September. Nights in Nubra are cold even in summer; in winter, many camps and guesthouses close.
Nearby weather: Pangong lake weather · Kargil weather · Hanle weather.
Nubra valley in pictures
The Nubra valley, Diskit monastery, the Hunder dunes and Bactrian camels — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Nubra valley
Depending on what you are going for.
Dunes and camels
Warm days at Hunder.
Clear skies
Crisp and quiet.
Turtuk apricots
Orchards in fruit.
Shoulder season
Fewer visitors; snow on the pass.
Winter Ladakh
Very cold; plan with a local driver.
Take care
Khardung La closures after snow.
Nubra trip: what the weather means for you
Acclimatise in Leh first — spend at least two nights in Leh before crossing the Khardung La.
Clothing: sun protection and light layers for summer days, a warm jacket for evenings in every month, and full winter wear from November to March.
Permits: rules for Nubra change from time to time; we check the current requirement for your dates. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
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Tell us your dates, where you are starting from and how many of you are travelling. We check the weather and the Khardung La, and send a written quote with hotels, meals and a private car. Suzu Travels is a travel agent registered with HP Tourism, based in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and plans trips across north India.
Nubra valley weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Nubra valley today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Nubra (Diskit), Leh and Pangong (MET Norway data).
Is Nubra warmer than Leh?
A little — Diskit and Hunder are about 350 m lower. Turtuk is milder still.
How cold is Nubra in winter?
Very cold: January nights fall well below −10 °C (Leh IMD reference).
Is the road to Nubra open in winter?
The Khardung La is kept open most of the year, but snow can close it for hours or days, especially from November to April.
When is the best time to visit Nubra valley?
May to September; September–October for clear, crisp weather.
How far is Nubra from Leh?
About 120 km to Diskit, over the Khardung La.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Leh climatological normals (reference)
- Wikipedia: Nubra Valley
Photo credits
The Nubra valley — Photo: KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Diskit monastery — Photo: Karunakar Rayker, CC BY 2.0 · The new Diskit gompa — Photo: paddyc29, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sand dunes of Nubra — Photo: Mohanrangaphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Nubra valley floor — Photo: Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dunes and mountains — Photo: Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bactrian camels at Hunder — Photo: Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · A wide view of Nubra — Photo: Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Shyok river in Nubra — Photo: Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
