4Β° to 18Β°
Cold & Hazy
Deep in the coldest, foggiest stretch of winter, with some of the worst air quality of the year.
π§₯ Warm layersπ· Mask recommended
7Β° to 22Β°
Mild & Clearer
Noticeably milder than January, though haze remains a real presence.
π§₯ Light layersπ· Mask recommended
12Β° to 28Β°
Spring Arrives
Mild and increasingly clear, with winter's cold and fog fading fast.
π§₯ Light layersβοΈ Sunscreen
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.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
22Β° to 40Β°
Scorching
Intensely hot, with temperatures that have reached above 45Β°C.
π₯΅ Extreme heatπ§ Stay hydrated
25Β° to 39Β°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year, with record highs around 48Β°C before the monsoon breaks.
π₯΅ Extreme heatπ
Dawn outings only
26Β° to 36Β°
Monsoon Arrives
The wettest month of the year, finally bringing some relief from the extreme heat.
β Umbrella essentialπ§ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 35Β°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet and humid, though slightly cooler than the peak of summer.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 34Β°
Monsoon Eases
Rain tapers off as the month goes on, still hot and humid.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Still humid
17Β° to 32Β°
Comfortable but Hazy
Pleasant temperatures and plenty of sun, offset by rapidly worsening air quality as the smog season begins.
π§₯ Light layersπ· Haze rising
10Β° to 27Β°
Cool & Mild
Mild and mostly dry, though haze and fog become more frequent as the month goes on.
π§₯ Light layersπ· Mask recommended
5Β° to 21Β°
Cold Sets In
Genuinely cold, especially in the back half of the month, with fog becoming persistent.
π§₯ Warm layersπ«οΈ Fog possible
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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.