Pangong and Nubra weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Pangong, Nubra and Leh, how cold the lake gets, when it freezes, and what the high-pass roads are like in each month.
- ~4,250 m Pangong
- ~3,150 m Nubra (Diskit)
- Jan–Mar lake frozen
- Live 3 places
Photo: Siddharth Mallya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Pangong Tso sits at about 4,250 m, roughly 160 km from Leh over the Chang La; Nubra Valley (Diskit, about 3,150 m) is about 120 km from Leh over the Khardung La. Pangong is far colder than Leh — summer nights are near freezing and winter nights fall well below −20 °C — and the lake usually freezes from about January to March. Nubra, lower and drier, is milder than Leh in summer. June to September is the comfortable season for both; the high passes can close for a while after any snowfall, even in early summer and autumn.
- Pangong frozenAbout January to March.
- Best monthsJune to September.
- Pangong nightsNear freezing in summer; well below −20 °C in winter.
- NubraLower and milder; hot sunny days in July–August.
- PassesChang La and Khardung La can close briefly after snow.
Pangong, Nubra and Leh weather today
Pangong Tso at Lukung (about 4,250 m), Nubra at Diskit (about 3,150 m) and Leh (3,500 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 —.
Pangong and Nubra weather by month
There are no published IMD averages for Pangong or Nubra. The table gives the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Leh as the reference, with what to expect at the lake and in the valley: Pangong, about 750 m higher, is several degrees colder and windier; Nubra, about 350 m lower, is a little warmer.
| Month | Leh IMD avg high / low (reference) | Pangong | Nubra |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5° / −13.1 °C | Frozen lake, extreme cold | Very cold, dry |
| February | 4.2° / −9.2 °C | Frozen | Very cold |
| March | 9.7° / −3.7 °C | Frozen, starting to break up late | Cold, sunny |
| April | 15.3° / 1.6 °C | Ice melting; cold nights | Cool days |
| May | 20.0° / 6.2 °C | Open water; freezing nights | Pleasant |
| June | 24.4° / 11.3 °C | Best season begins | Warm, sunny |
| July | 28.5° / 15.9 °C | Mild days, cold nights | Hot by day in the dunes |
| August | 28.1° / 15.1 °C | Mild days, cold nights | Warm |
| September | 23.4° / 9.2 °C | Clear and crisp | Pleasant |
| October | 16.7° / 0.3 °C | Cold; first snow on the passes | Cool |
| November | 10.6° / −7.2 °C | Very cold; edges freezing | Cold |
| December | 4.5° / −11.7 °C | Freezing over | Very cold |
Leh IMD normals (1991–2020) shown as a regional reference, not lake records. Full Leh figures: Leh weather by month.
Chang La, Khardung La and planning your days
Both trips cross passes well above 5,000 m — Chang La to Pangong and Khardung La to Nubra — so spend at least two nights in Leh to acclimatise first, start early, and carry warm layers even in July.
Snow can close a pass for hours or days, even in May–June and September–October. In winter, Pangong is visited mainly for the frozen lake by well-prepared travellers with a local winter driver.
Check the current permit and environment-fee rules on the Ladakh administration’s portal before you go. More: Ladakh weather (Hindi) and Ladakh in winter.
Pangong and Nubra in pictures
Pangong’s blue water, Nubra’s dunes and camels, and Leh Palace — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Pangong and Nubra
Depending on what you are going for.
Classic Ladakh trip
All roads open; mild days.
Clear skies
Crisp, fewer visitors.
Frozen Pangong
Only for well-prepared travellers.
Nubra dunes
Camel rides at Hunder.
Shoulder season
Cold nights; passes may close after snow.
Take care
Chang La and Khardung La can close.
Pangong and Nubra trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket, fleece, cap and gloves for every trip; a down jacket and thermals for Pangong nights even in summer; sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen always.
Altitude: acclimatise in Leh for two nights, drink water, and avoid heavy exertion on the first day at the lake.
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Pangong and Nubra weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather at Pangong Lake today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Pangong, Nubra and Leh (MET Norway data).
When does Pangong Lake freeze?
Usually from about January to March; the edges start freezing in November–December.
How cold is Pangong at night?
Near freezing even in summer, and well below −20 °C in winter.
What is the best time to visit Pangong and Nubra?
June to September, when the passes are open and the days are mild.
Is Nubra warmer than Leh?
A little — Nubra (Diskit) is about 350 m lower, and summer days in the dunes can be hot.
How far are Pangong and Nubra from Leh?
Pangong is about 160 km over the Chang La; Nubra (Diskit) is about 120 km over the Khardung La.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Leh climatological normals 1991–2020 (reference)
- Suzu Travels: Leh weather by month
Photo credits
Pangong Tso — Photo: Siddharth Mallya, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nubra valley — Photo: Channveer.p, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The shore of Pangong — Photo: Neek-Theri, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sand dunes in Nubra — Photo: YUVRAJ ANAND, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pangong in Changthang — Photo: Stanzin1945, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bactrian camel in Nubra — Photo: YUVRAJ ANAND, CC BY-SA 4.0 · A road in Nubra — Photo: CuriousZil, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Leh Palace — Photo: KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Leh Palace — Photo: Christopher John SSF from Stroud, NSW, Australia, CC BY 2.0
