Amritsar weather in January (Punjab, India)

Is January a good time to explore Amritsar weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Amritsar generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Amritsar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 3 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amritsar climate page with graphs.

 

Amritsar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Amritsar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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