City in Punjab, India
Amritsar weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Amritsar
Oct–Mar is pleasant but nights are cold, with fog in Dec–Jan. Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep is humid with monsoon rain. Stubble-burning smoke in Oct–Nov.
Amritsar weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan19°24 mm
- Feb23°34 mm
- Mar30°34 mm
- Apr37°21 mm
- May42°19 mm
- Jun43°78 mm
- Jul39°183 mm
- Aug36°162 mm
- Sep35°95 mm
- Oct32°10 mm
- Nov26°7 mm
- Dec21°11 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C67°F | 5°C42°F | 24 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| February | 23°C74°F | 8°C47°F | 34 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
| March | 30°C85°F | 14°C57°F | 34 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| April | 37°C98°F | 20°C69°F | 21 mm | 32% | Very hot |
| May | 42°C108°F | 26°C80°F | 19 mm | 23% | Very hot |
| June | 43°C109°F | 30°C85°F | 78 mm | 31% | Very hot |
| July | 39°C102°F | 29°C84°F | 183 mm | 53% | Very hot |
| August | 36°C98°F | 27°C80°F | 162 mm | 63% | Very hot |
| September | 35°C95°F | 24°C75°F | 95 mm | 58% | Hot |
| October | 32°C90°F | 18°C65°F | 10 mm | 43% | Pleasant |
| November | 26°C80°F | 12°C54°F | 7 mm | 39% | Pleasant |
| December | 21°C70°F | 7°C45°F | 11 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Amritsar?
Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov. Oct–Mar is pleasant but nights are cold, with fog in Dec–Jan. Apr–Jun is very hot; Jul–Sep is humid with monsoon rain. Stubble-burning smoke in Oct–Nov.
When is the rainy season in Amritsar?
Rain peaks in July with about 183 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Amritsar?
June, with average highs of 43°C (109°F).
How cold does Amritsar get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°C (42°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (Golden Temple)
- Amritsar Airport (Airports Authority of India)
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
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