Nubra Valley, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Nubra Valley, India? If you're planning to go to Nubra Valley, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Nubra Valley, India

Based on the climate and weather in Nubra Valley, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Nubra Valley, India by month

January

If you go to Nubra Valley in January, you will notice that it is very cold. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleece for under jacket
High performance gloves
Extreme cold weather gear
Goggles for eye protection
Coveralls
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Thermal undergarments
Thick pajamas
Multiple layer jacket shell
Neck gaiter
Insulated boots
Waterproof coat

February

February in Nubra Valley is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Gloves
Multiple layer jacket shell
Insulated boots
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Umbrella
Fleeces
Waterproof coat
Pajamas, such as sweats
Very heavy socks
Sweaters

March

If you are traveling to Nubra Valley in March, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Sweaters
Heavy socks
Waterproof coat
Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans

April

If you go to Nubra Valley in April, you will notice that it can be brisk. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Socks
Jacket or coat

May

May for Nubra Valley is cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage

June

June is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. There is frost once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Dresses

July

July in Nubra Valley is warm and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light footwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts

August

Traveling to Nubra Valley in August, you will notice that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Dresses
Sandals
Shorts or short pants

September

If you vacation in Nubra Valley during September, you are likely to find that it is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat

October

October in Nubra Valley is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof boots
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Socks
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Fleeces

November

Traveling to Nubra Valley in November, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket
Waterproof boots
Umbrella

December

December in Nubra Valley is frosty. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments
Gloves
Sweaters
Multiple layer jacket shell
Scarf
Fleeces
Umbrella
Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Nubra Valley, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Nubra Valley, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Nubra Valley is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness.

For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.

Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
Oximeter to check blood oxygen
Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and M
A SIM card that works in Nubra Valley
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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