Climate - Amritsar (Punjab)

The climate of Amritsar is subtropical, with relatively dry, very mild winters (but during which it is often cold at night) and hot, rainy summers, due to the Indian monsoon. The monsoon runs roughly from July to mid-September.
The city is located in northern India, in the northernmost part of the plain, in the state of Punjab, at 31 degrees north latitude and 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level. Beyond the border with Pakistan, about 30 km (18 mi) to the west is the city of Lahore.
We are on the edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain, which is a very polluted area, especially from October to February, when air stagnates more easily.
In winter, from December to February (but sometimes also in November and March), nights are often cold. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature can drop to the freezing point, or even to -2/-3 °C (27/28 °F). In the plains, we are in the coldest area of India.
Also, from November to February, fog can form at night and in the early morning. Generally, the fog dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, especially from mid-December to mid-January, it can sometimes be cold even during the day, and there may be periods in which the maximum remain around 8/10 °C (46/50 °F).
On the other hand, from April to early July, before the monsoon, it is very hot. In the hottest periods the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). The heat records are around 48 °C (118.5 °F).
Unlike in central-southern India, in this northernmost part of the plain, some rain may occur in winter and spring, brought by disturbances of remote Mediterranean origin.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Amritsar is from late October to the mid-March, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to late January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.

Amritsar - Climate data

In Amritsar, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.3 °C (52.4 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 32.2 °C (90.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Amritsar, precipitation amounts to 705 millimeters (27.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 6 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (November) to 210 mm (8.3 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Amritsar, there are on average around 2765 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Amritsar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Amritsar is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.3 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In February, the weather in Amritsar is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in February 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In March, the weather in Amritsar is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Amritsar is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Amritsar is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 40.2 °C (104.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Amritsar is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.2 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 47.8 °C (118 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In July, the weather in Amritsar is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In August, the weather in Amritsar is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In September, the weather in Amritsar is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in September 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In October, the weather in Amritsar is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in October 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In November, the weather in Amritsar is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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In December, the weather in Amritsar is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).