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Markha

Markha is a locality in Ladakh, India, 3,786 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now0°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time08:42
33.89° N, 77.42° EElevation 3,786 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
The year in Markhaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low6° / -6°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Markha at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-22°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

59 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

8 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 41 km

Weather in Markha

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
0°C

Sunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct2°-4°
Sat24 Oct0°-7°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct0°-7°
Mon26 Oct2°-5°
Tue27 Oct2°-6°
Wed28 Oct3°-6°
Thu29 Oct4°-4°
Fri30 Oct5°-3°2 mm
Sat31 Oct0°-5°2 mm

When to go to Markha

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444141424653716963535151
High-11°-10°-5°-1°5°12°17°17°13°6°-2°-7°
Low-22°-20°-16°-12°-6°0°6°6°2°-6°-13°-18°
Rain (mm)20232622344053593512814
Wet days5667569105233

What's on in Markha

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Markha

All monuments

Nature around Markha

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Markha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Markha

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Gya 90 km →1966 · 124 km
5.6Sissu 92 km →1965 · 143 km
5.5Machail 26 km ↓1950 · 134 km
5.3She 97 km →1968 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Markha

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Markha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Markha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Markha.
What is the hottest month in Markha?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Markha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Markha?
August is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.