The short answer
When to go to Amritsar
November to February is the most comfortable window, with cool mornings and mild, sunny afternoons well suited to the Golden Temple and the Wagah border ceremony. March and October are reasonable shoulder months. April to June turns very hot, often exceeding 38°C, which is taxing for seniors walking on the Golden Temple's marble parikrama. July to September brings monsoon humidity and heavy downpours, so plan around midday showers.
Month by month
Amritsar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 4°C | 27 mm | Cold mornings, mild sunny days; good for touring | |
| February | 22°C | 7°C | 40 mm | Comfortable and dry; clear skies | |
| March | 27°C | 11°C | 33 mm | Warming up, still pleasant for walking | |
| April | 34°C | 17°C | 22 mm | Hot afternoons; mornings still bearable | |
| May | 39°C | 22°C | 21 mm | Very hot; limit outdoor time to early hours | |
| June | 39°C | 25°C | 81 mm | Hot with rain building; humid | |
| July | 35°C | 26°C | 182 mm | Heavy monsoon rain; hot and humid | |
| August | 34°C | 25°C | 169 mm | Continued heavy rain and humidity | |
| September | 34°C | 23°C | 91 mm | Rain easing, still warm and humid | |
| October | 32°C | 16°C | 12 mm | Warm days, cool nights; comfortable | |
| November | 27°C | 9°C | 6 mm | Cool and dry; ideal conditions | |
| December | 21°C | 5°C | 7 mm | Cold nights, mild pleasant days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Amritsar seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cold mornings, mild sunny days; good for touring
- February: Comfortable and dry; clear skies
- November: Cool and dry; ideal conditions
- December: Cold nights, mild pleasant days
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up, still pleasant for walking
- October: Warm days, cool nights; comfortable
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Hot afternoons; mornings still bearable
- September: Rain easing, still warm and humid
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very hot; limit outdoor time to early hours
- June: Hot with rain building; humid
- July: Heavy monsoon rain; hot and humid
- August: Continued heavy rain and humidity
Useful answers
Best time to visit Amritsar: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Amritsar?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Amritsar, with March and October also good. November to February is the most comfortable window, with cool mornings and mild, sunny afternoons well suited to the Golden Temple and the Wagah border ceremony. March and October are reasonable shoulder months. April to June turns very hot, often exceeding 38°C, which is taxing for seniors walking on the Golden Temple's marble parikrama. July to September brings monsoon humidity and heavy downpours, so plan around midday showers.
Which months should I avoid in Amritsar with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; limit outdoor time to early hours Hot with rain building; humid
When does it rain most in Amritsar?
July is the wettest month, with about 182 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 39°C.