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Punjab Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Punjab, India in January.

Thinking about venturing to the Punjab, India this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Punjab in January

The Punjab, India is a region in India. January in the Punjab generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Pathānkot to 21°C (70°F) in Bathinda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Bathinda and 7°C (45°F) in Pathānkot. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in the Punjab, India with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

For specific regional insights in the Punjab, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bathinda with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Pathānkot with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Amritsar as an example - it receives around 178 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Punjab by month

Best Places to Visit in the Punjab in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Punjab.

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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Punjab

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Punjab, India?

Temperature range in the Punjab (January)

Precipitation variation in the Punjab (January)

Amritsar

In January Amritsar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
178 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Ludhiana

In January Ludhiana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions

Jalandhar

In January Jalandhar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions

Bathinda

In January Bathinda generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Nālāgarh

In January Nālāgarh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
240 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Punjab, in India.

In our records: India January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in India dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Leh on January 25, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in India was -27°C (-17°F) in Leh on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Punjab in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amritsar 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Ludhiana 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jalandhar 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Bathinda 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Nālāgarh 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Pathānkot 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

The Punjab weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Punjab, India in January?

In January, the Punjab, India generally has pleasant weather conditions. Amritsar sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Punjab, India in January?

Amritsar averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does the Punjab, India get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Punjab, India during January, with Amritsar averaging close to 42 mm (1.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Punjab, India?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Amritsar, January might be a good time to visit the Punjab, India.

On average, the best time to visit the Punjab, India is in February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Amritsar. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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