Climate - Amritsar (India)

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.
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).
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.




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.
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.
On average, there are around 2765 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Amritsar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Amritsar 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, in January 2014, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Amritsar 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, in February 1993, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in March 1991, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, in April 2009, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, in May 2013, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In June, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, in June 1995, it reached 47.8 °C (118 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Amritsar 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, in July 2012, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Amritsar 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, in August 2004, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in September 1992, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in October 1994, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Amritsar 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in November 2001, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Amritsar 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, in December 2014, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).