🇨🇳 Beijing vs Leh (Ladakh) 🇮🇳

Beijing, China vs Leh (Ladakh), India — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh)
Avg annual high18°C7°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)August (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-15°C low)
Rainy days / year6582
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJuly, August, September

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh)

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (22°C), coldest lows in January (-15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Leh (Ladakh) warmer?

Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Leh (Ladakh)?

Leh (Ladakh) is rainier — Beijing sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Leh (Ladakh)?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Leh (Ladakh) is best around July, August, September.

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