🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh) vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Leh (Ladakh), India vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Leh (Ladakh) is drier, with roughly 30 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh)🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high7°C17°C
Hottest monthAugust (22°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-15°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year82112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇮🇳 Leh (Ladakh)

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Leh (Ladakh) or Seoul warmer?

Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Leh (Ladakh) or Seoul?

Seoul is rainier — Leh (Ladakh) sees about 30 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Leh (Ladakh) is best around July, August, September; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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