Bathinda climate
Bathinda (Punjab, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 446 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bathinda climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2069 | 642 | 1355 | 140.5 |
| Feb | 2576 | 947 | 1762 | 180.7 |
| Mar | 3189 | 1558 | 2373 | 200.8 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2170 | 3085 | 150.6 |
| May | 43109 | 2781 | 3595 | 251.0 |
| Jun | 43109 | 3086 | 3697 | 642.5 |
| Jul | 39103 | 2984 | 3494 | 1064.2 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2781 | 3290 | 943.7 |
| Sep | 3798 | 2475 | 3086 | 763.0 |
| Oct | 3493 | 1966 | 2780 | 40.2 |
| Nov | 2883 | 1356 | 2169 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2373 | 846 | 1559 | 60.2 |
| Year | 43109 | 642 | 2679 | 44618 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41% | 40% | 3.1 | 10:24 |
| Feb | 41% | 37% | 4.2 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 35% | 35% | 5.5 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 47% | 6.5 | 12:52 |
| May | 23% | 42% | 7.0 | 13:40 |
| Jun | 34% | 51% | 6.5 | 14:05 |
| Jul | 52% | 56% | 5.8 | 13:55 |
| Aug | 58% | 49% | 5.7 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 54% | 25% | 5.5 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 37% | 16% | 4.7 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 32% | 24% | 3.7 | 10:35 |
| Dec | 35% | 29% | 3.1 | 10:12 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bathinda is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 43 °C109 °F and a low of 30 °C86 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C69 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.4 °C42 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 446 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 62% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–February and April. The wettest month is July (106 mm4.2 in), the driest is October (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 58% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 9 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bathinda
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 20 °C69 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C109 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bathinda
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2069 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 642 to 9 °C47 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3189 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 1558 to 27 °C81 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2883 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 1356 to 24 °C75 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bathinda compares
Compared with Kasur, about 112 km to the northwest, Bathinda has practically the same average temperature and receives 9% less precipitation (446 mm18 in vs 490 mm19 in). The difference is largest in April (0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Bathinda is the 195th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 370th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kasur (Pakistan, BSh), Phool Nagar (Pakistan, BWh) and Chunian (Pakistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Muktsar 50 km · 26 °C79 °F · 421 mm17 in
- Moga 71 km · 26 °C78 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Abohar 72 km · 27 °C80 °F · 382 mm15 in
- Sirsa 75 km · 26 °C79 °F · 423 mm17 in
- Firozpur 86 km · 26 °C79 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Hanumangarh 91 km · 27 °C80 °F · 362 mm14 in
- Maler Kotla 97 km · 25 °C78 °F · 566 mm22 in
- Sri Ganganagar 107 km · 27 °C81 °F · 303 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bathinda?
June is the warmest month in Bathinda, with an average high of 43 °C (109 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (86 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bathinda?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (69 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bathinda?
July is the wettest month with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Bathinda?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.