Amritsar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Amritsar experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to pleasant weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Amritsar is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in May to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Amritsar receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 824 mm annually. The climate in Amritsar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 204 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 14 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Amritsar Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Amritsar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Amritsar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 28%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Amritsar in India
During the months of February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of October, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 204 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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