What’s the climate like in Punjab?
The current climate of Punjab features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 40°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Punjab in recent years was 49°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in December 2019.
On average, Punjab receives 826 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Punjab runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Punjab?
The best time to visit Punjab for sunny weather is January through March and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Punjab. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Punjab
The climate table of Punjab shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 24 | 29 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 52 | 65 | 33 | 40 | 56 | 213 | 146 | 105 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in May and June
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in January
- Precipitation: 826 mm per year, averaging 69 mm per month
- Driest months: 16 mm in October, 17 mm in November and December
- Wettest months: 213 mm in July, 146 mm in August and 105 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Punjab
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Punjab, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Punjab
This graph shows how much precipitation Punjab, India, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Punjab
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Punjab, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Punjab
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Punjab, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Punjab
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Punjab, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Punjab by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Punjab. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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