Punjab weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Punjab this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Punjab in January?
Punjab is a region in India. January in Punjab generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in Pathānkot to 21°C in Bathinda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Bathinda and 7°C 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 Punjab with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bathinda with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Pathānkot with 90 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Amritsar. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Punjab for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Punjab climate page.
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Average weather in Amritsar
In January Amritsar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ludhiana
In January Ludhiana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jalandhar
In January Jalandhar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bathinda
In January Bathinda generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nālāgarh
In January Nālāgarh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Punjab?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Amritsar, January might be a good time to visit Punjab.
On average, the best time to visit Punjab is in February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Amritsar. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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