Is It Monsoon in Amritsar, India? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Amritsar, India JANUARY
11Β°
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Shoulder season
4Β° to 18Β°
Cold & Hazy
Deep in the coldest, foggiest stretch of winter, with some of the worst air quality of the year.
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15Β°
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Shoulder season
7Β° to 22Β°
Mild & Clearer
Noticeably milder than January, though haze remains a real presence.
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20Β°
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Peak season
12Β° to 28Β°
Spring Arrives
Mild and increasingly clear, with winter's cold and fog fading fast.
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26Β°
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Shoulder season
17Β° to 34Β°
Heat Builds Fast
Warming quickly, with the extreme summer heat just around the corner.
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Baisakhi, mid-April
The Sikh new year and harvest festival, marked with huge celebrations at the Golden Temple, processions, and traditional Bhangra dancing. It falls on a fixed date, usually April 13 or 14.
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31Β°
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Shoulder season
22Β° to 40Β°
Scorching
Intensely hot, with temperatures that have reached above 45Β°C.
πŸ₯΅ Extreme heatπŸ’§ Stay hydrated
32Β°
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Off-peak season
25Β° to 39Β°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year, with record highs around 48Β°C before the monsoon breaks.
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31Β°
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Off-peak season
26Β° to 36Β°
Monsoon Arrives
The wettest month of the year, finally bringing some relief from the extreme heat.
β˜” Umbrella essentialπŸ’§ Stay hydrated
30Β°
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Off-peak season
26Β° to 35Β°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet and humid, though slightly cooler than the peak of summer.
β˜” Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
29Β°
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Shoulder season
23Β° to 34Β°
Monsoon Eases
Rain tapers off as the month goes on, still hot and humid.
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25Β°
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Peak season
17Β° to 32Β°
Comfortable but Hazy
Pleasant temperatures and plenty of sun, offset by rapidly worsening air quality as the smog season begins.
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19Β°
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Peak season
10Β° to 27Β°
Cool & Mild
Mild and mostly dry, though haze and fog become more frequent as the month goes on.
πŸ§₯ Light layers😷 Mask recommended
13Β°
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Shoulder season
5Β° to 21Β°
Cold Sets In
Genuinely cold, especially in the back half of the month, with fog becoming persistent.
πŸ§₯ Warm layers🌫️ Fog possible
Drag through the year Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
Dec
This month
Rainfall
25 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
3 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
41 mm
3 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
5 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
41 mm
3 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
67%
Comfortably humid
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
20 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9 hrs/day
69% of daylight hours
Humidity
50%
Dry, comfortable air
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
25 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9.5 hrs/day
73% of daylight hours
Humidity
39%
Dry, comfortable air
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
61 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9 hrs/day
69% of daylight hours
Humidity
53%
Dry, comfortable air
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
211 mm
9 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
75%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
5 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
165 mm
7 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7.5 hrs/day
58% of daylight hours
Humidity
80%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
3 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
79 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
76%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
3 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
15 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
68%
Comfortably humid
Wind
3 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
5 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
7.5 hrs/day
58% of daylight hours
Humidity
68%
Comfortably humid
Wind
3 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
15 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
76%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
3 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
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Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Mar, Oct, Nov
Amritsar's most comfortable stretch, mild days and manageable air quality bookending the coldest, haziest core of winter. October and November come right after the summer heat and before the worst of the fog and pollution set in, while March offers a similar window as winter fades and the heat hasn't yet returned.
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Shoulder season: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Sep, Dec
This tier spans real extremes. December carries the start of the coldest, foggiest stretch of winter, and January the tail of it, both still hazy with pollution. February is milder but still affected. April is already warming up fast toward the hot season, May is deep in the pre-monsoon heat, and September is hot and humid as the monsoon eases.
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Off-peak season: Jun, Jul, Aug
The hottest, wettest stretch of the year. June is scorching before the rains arrive, and July and August bring the bulk of the monsoon's rain along with high humidity.
Good to know
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The world's largest free community kitchen
The Golden Temple's langar serves free meals to over 100,000 visitors a day, regardless of faith, background, or social status.
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Winter air pollution is severe
Amritsar sits on the edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain, and pollution runs worst from October to February, when stagnant conditions build up haze and smog.
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Fog is common from November to February
Fog can form at night and into the morning during these months, occasionally disrupting flights and trains, especially from mid-December to mid-January.
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Summer heat is genuinely extreme
From April to early July, temperatures can reach or exceed 45Β°C, with heat records around 48Β°C.
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Close to the Pakistan border
Lahore is only about 30km away, and the nightly Wagah Border ceremony, one of the few open land crossings between the two countries, draws large crowds for its flag-lowering ritual.
Top attractions
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Golden Temple
Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sikhism's holiest gurdwara, built in the 16th century with gold-plated domes rising above a sacred pool, open day and night to visitors of all faiths.
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Jallianwala Bagh
A public garden memorializing the 1919 massacre of unarmed civilians by British troops, with bullet marks preserved on its walls and a Martyrs' Well.
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Wagah Border
The nightly Beating Retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan border, featuring elaborate military drills and synchronized flag lowering by soldiers of both countries.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Amritsar?
Amritsar's monsoon season runs roughly from July through September, with July historically the wettest, averaging around 211mm of rain across 9 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Amritsar?
Late October through mid-March is historically the most comfortable window, though the coldest stretch within it, roughly mid-December to late January, brings persistent cold and fog. October, November, and March tend to be the most reliably pleasant picks.
What is the least favorable time to visit Amritsar?
June historically brings the most intense heat of the year, with record highs around 48Β°C, while July and August bring the bulk of the monsoon's rain and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Amritsar?
July is historically the wettest month, averaging around 211mm of rain across 9 days.
Which month is the driest in Amritsar?
November is historically the driest month, averaging around 5mm of rain.
How hot does Amritsar get in summer?
June is historically the hottest month on average. From April to early July, temperatures can reach or exceed 45Β°C, with heat records around 48Β°C.
What should I pack for Amritsar during the rainy season?
An umbrella or light rain jacket is worth having from around July through August, when the bulk of the year's rain historically falls.
Does Amritsar get foggy in winter?
Yes. Fog is common at night and into the morning from November through February, occasionally disrupting flights and trains, especially from mid-December to mid-January.
How many hours of sunshine does Amritsar get per day on average?
It varies widely, from as low as 2 hours a day in the foggiest winter months up to around 9.5 hours a day in May.
Is there a major festival in Amritsar worth planning a trip around?
Baisakhi, the Sikh new year and harvest festival, falls on a fixed date in mid-April (usually April 13 or 14) and is marked with huge celebrations at the Golden Temple.