Turtuk Weather
Like the Leh Ladakh region, Turtuk is also located in the Himalayan region, and Turtuk climate is very cold. The place experiences heavy snowfall from the months of December to March. The months of April to September experiences summer season in Turtuk and the weather is favorable and the temperature gets pleasant and enjoyable. Thus the best time to visit Turtuk is the summer months from April to September and best time for Turtuk sightseeing. The region is not visited by travelers throughout the year and thus you can enjoy the weather and the beauty of the valley and the Shyok River during summer. During most of the months the Turtuk Temperature remains mostly below zero degrees Celsius during the night time. During summer season the temperature of Turtuk ranges between 2°C to 28°C. From the months of October to March, the Turtuk experiences winter season and Turtuk weather ranges between -6°C to 22°C.
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Turtuk Temperature
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January
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -13 °C
Max. Temperature : -2 °C
Max. Temperature : -2 °C
The weather in Turtuk during the month of January is very cold and snowstorm is common during the month of January. This month is definitely not the best time for tourist to visit Turtuk as the roads and the region are covered with snow.
February
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -4 °C
Max. Temperature : 1 °C
Max. Temperature : 1 °C
In the month of February, the weather condition of Turtuk is very cold and region receives snowfall. The February month is also not the right time for visiting Turtuk. The temperature of Turtuk, Turtuk can go below the zero degree Celsius.
March
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -3 °C
Max. Temperature : 0 °C
Max. Temperature : 0 °C
The weather condition during the month of March continues to remain cold and the Turtuk temperature is also very cold. The sky is clear and the region receives the sunlight. The March month is also not the perfect time for tourist to visit Turtuk for tourism activities.
April
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -3 °C
Max. Temperature : 7 °C
Max. Temperature : 7 °C
During the month of April, the temperature in Turtuk starts to rise. The blue sky with chilly winds keeps the days of Turtuk region very cold, and the nights are even very colder. More care is essential if you are travelling with your children because one can slide into the deep snow. The Turtuk region is covered with snow during the month of April.
May
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 4 °C
Max. Temperature : 15 °C
Max. Temperature : 15 °C
During the month of May, the temperature of Turtuk continues to remains very cold and freezing cold during nights. You have to take utmost care of your children and senior citizen. Summer season will arrive at the end of the month of May and the nature will be at its peak during this month. This month does not experience any snowfall, but you will find some snow on the ground.
June
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 8 °C
Max. Temperature : 18 °C
Max. Temperature : 18 °C
During the month of June the climate of Turtuk is humid and best for tourism activities in Turtuk. The month of June does not experiences long time heavy rainfall, but region can receives light rainfall. In June month, roads in Turtuk are clear and do not experience any snowfall. Snow can be spotted only on higher altitudes.
July
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 7 °C
Max. Temperature : 17 °C
Max. Temperature : 17 °C
During the month of July, the Turtuk region experiences Heavy rainfall. July month is one of the best months for tourist to visit Turtuk for sightseeing. The month of July is also the warmest month of the year in Turtuk but individual care is required for children. To see snow you are required to go to high altitude.
August
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 8 °C
Max. Temperature : 18 °C
Max. Temperature : 18 °C
The Climate in Turtuk during the month of August is enjoyable. During this month the lakes are melted and the nature comes to its life after a long winter. The Turtuk weather is very cold during the morning and nights can even be freezing cold during this month. Snow can be founded on mountains and higher places.
September
Moderately Cold
Min. Temperature : 9 °C
Max. Temperature : 19 °C
Max. Temperature : 19 °C
The September month is the last month for exploring and sightseeing in Turtuk as at the end of September, winters will start. The Turtuk weather starts to become colder and temperature goes down during the nights and days are cool and enjoyable.
October
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : 0 °C
Max. Temperature : 13 °C
Max. Temperature : 13 °C
October is the month when winter season starts and mercury levels start to drop. The days during this month are very cold and the Turtuk temperature during night goes below zero degrees Celsius. The month of October is definitely not the best time for tourism and also the Manali-Leh highway are closed during October.
November
Very Cold
Min. Temperature : -2 °C
Max. Temperature : 10 °C
Max. Temperature : 10 °C
During this month, Turtuk Village experience chilly winter and the days also starts to get colder. During this month the mercury level continues to drop and can go below zero levels, making it very difficult for travelling. November month is definitely not the correct time for sightseeing activities in Turtuk Village. The Turtuk Village experiences heavy snowfall and also roads are blocked by the snow.
December
Freezing Cold with Snowfall
Min. Temperature : -4 °C
Max. Temperature : 8 °C
Max. Temperature : 8 °C
The month of December is one of the coldest months of the year in Turtuk, this month is definitely not the perfect time for excursion in Turtuk Village. The Turtuk region experiences occasional heavy snowfall, making it very tedious job for tourist to travel this place. Because of snow, Turtuk Village remains isolated from the rest of the part of the country.