Weather in Amritsar, Punjab
Amritsar is a major regional urban hub in Punjab, India, with a subtropical highland climate driven by the South Asian monsoon cycle.
Climate Overview
In North India, the monsoon arrives in early July and retreats by late September. The post-monsoon period brings clear skies and pleasant weather through October. Temperatures in Amritsar range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Amritsar
Amritsar's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 2 July. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 20°C, nights around 6°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 34°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 15°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Amritsar
Wondering what the weather is like in Amritsar right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Amritsar? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Punjab.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Amritsar
For the week ahead in Amritsar, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Amritsar
Air quality in Amritsar is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust all influence AQI in larger urban areas. Winter is typically the worst period for Amritsar.
Quick facts about Amritsar
Amritsar has a population of about 11,32,761; sits at 31.63°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early July.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Punjab often type the weather query in Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ). The Punjabi word for weather is ਮੌਸਮ, commonly transliterated as mausam, mosam, mausham. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Amritsar. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Punjab
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Punjab. See the "More in Punjab" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.