Amritsar Holiday Weather Overview
Amritsar is a holy city in the state of Punjab, India. It is now a major pilgrimage and tourism centre in India. The name of the city Amritsar means "holy pool of nectar" which is derived from the name of the pool around the Golden Temple. Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion. The Sikhs are rightfully very proud of the city Amritsar where they have their beautiful and unique Gurdwara, the place of worship.
Amritsar’s main attraction is the Golden Temple, initiated by Guru Ramdaas Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru and it is the most important religious place to the Sikhs. The Golden Temple is a spectacular complex, and it is always full of thousands of pilgrims from all over India. The excitement to be here is infectious, and many people will show you around the temple itself. You can visit the temple twice: once during the day, once at night, when the temple becomes beautifully lit up.
You can also visit the Jallianwala Bagh (Garden) which is a short 5-minute walk from the Golden Temple. Mata Temple is also an important temple where women wishing to become pregnant come and pray for baby. Apart from the old city, you will find internet cafés, nice hotels and eateries which will make your travel comfortable.
When is the best month to visit Amritsar?
The best time to visit Amritsar is the monsoon season and the post- monsoon season which last from July to November. Amritsar weather during this period of the year becomes better than the extreme climates of the summer and winter months. This season also brings respite from the heat of the preceding months.
Climate in Amritsar
Amritsar weather is very much like the other North Western cities of India. Amritsar has extreme climatic conditions with very hot summers and freezing cold winters. The summer season (April to August) is very hot and dry with the maximum temperature of about 43°C. During the winter months, from November to March, the temperature falls down to 0 °C and sometimes even below that.
Amritsar has a semi-arid climate, typical of northwestern India and experiences four primary seasons.There are on average 3,200 sunshine hours per year in Amritsar. Annual rainfall is about 681 millimeters.
Summer in Amritsar
In Amritsar, summer lasts from April to June when temperatures can reach from 45 degrees Celsius. At the end of March, temperatures rise steadily till June which is the hottest month with the average temperature at 25.2 degrees Celsius. There is intense heat during this season and the dusts are laden with hot dust.
Winter in Amritsar
Winter lasts from November to March with temperature ranges from 4 °C to about 19 °C. During this season, Amritsar is affected by cold waves and the minimum temperature drops down to a degree or two below the freezing point of water. Frosts are common during the cold season.
Relative humidity is usually high in the morning time crossing 70 percent except during the summer season when it is less than 50 percent. The skies are most of the time partly to heavily clouded and sometimes overcast during the monsoon. During the rest of the year, the skies are generally clear or lightly clouded.
Weather is affected by the western disturbances during the cold season, leading to widespread rain and gusty winds. Dust-storms and thunderstorms occur mostly in the summer season.
What to pack and wear in Amritsar?
In Amritsar, regarding the dress up, you should be aware and respectful of the Sikh religion. Inside the Golden Temple complex both men and women are required to cover their heads with scarf’s which are widely available throughout the town. Also you will have to take off your shoes at the entrance of the temples.
Best months to visit Amritsar?
December and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Amritsar. The weather averages gathered from Amritsar weather forecast and Amritsar weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 21°c and average of 329.8571 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Amritsar?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 8°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Amritsar?
July and August receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 219.61mm.
Travelling to Amritsar? Check out our Weather averages of Amritsar to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Amritsar section.