Jalandhar climate
Jalandhar (Punjab, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 801 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jalandhar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 643 | 1355 | 291.1 |
| Feb | 2374 | 949 | 1661 | 381.5 |
| Mar | 3085 | 1558 | 2272 | 391.5 |
| Apr | 3698 | 2170 | 2984 | 230.9 |
| May | 42107 | 2780 | 3494 | 240.9 |
| Jun | 42108 | 2985 | 3697 | 903.5 |
| Jul | 38101 | 2883 | 3392 | 2118.3 |
| Aug | 3696 | 2780 | 3188 | 2038.0 |
| Sep | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 1144.5 |
| Oct | 3289 | 1966 | 2577 | 100.4 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1355 | 2067 | 70.3 |
| Dec | 2170 | 847 | 1558 | 130.5 |
| Year | 42108 | 643 | 2578 | 80132 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 47% | 2.9 | 10:19 |
| Feb | 47% | 46% | 3.9 | 11:02 |
| Mar | 41% | 42% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 32% | 52% | 6.3 | 12:54 |
| May | 24% | 50% | 6.9 | 13:44 |
| Jun | 33% | 50% | 6.4 | 14:10 |
| Jul | 56% | 61% | 5.3 | 13:00 |
| Aug | 67% | 59% | 5.1 | 13:17 |
| Sep | 62% | 35% | 5.1 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 46% | 17% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 41% | 27% | 3.5 | 10:31 |
| Dec | 42% | 36% | 2.9 | 10:07 |
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 Jalandhar is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.1 °C41.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 801 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 66% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–December. The wettest month is July (211 mm8.3 in), the driest is November (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in May to 67% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in September to 7 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jalandhar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 7 mm0.3 in to 39 mm1.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C101 °F and very wet (211 mm8.3 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Jalandhar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 643 to 9 °C49 °F, about 27 mm1.0 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 3085 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 1558 to 27 °C80 °F, about 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3696 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2780 to 29 °C85 °F, about 168 mm6.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1355 to 24 °C75 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Jalandhar compares
The nearest larger place is Ludhiana, about 53 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Jalandhar has practically the same average temperature. It receives 21% more precipitation (801 mm32 in vs 660 mm26 in).
World Climates covers 382 places in India. By annual mean temperature, Jalandhar is the 295th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 274th wettest. See all of them on the India climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Narowal (Pakistan, Cwa), Kamoke (Pakistan, BSh) and Gujranwala (Pakistan, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Hoshiarpur (pop. 168,653). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Jalandhar, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Phagwara 22 km · 25 °C78 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Climate in Ludhiana 53 km · 25 °C77 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Climate in Batala 65 km · 25 °C77 °F · 818 mm32 in
- Climate in Moga 69 km · 26 °C78 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Climate in Amritsar 74 km · 25 °C77 °F · 680 mm27 in
- Climate in Maler Kotla 93 km · 25 °C78 °F · 566 mm22 in
- Climate in Firozpur 102 km · 26 °C79 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Climate in Pathankot 106 km · 25 °C77 °F · 984 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jalandhar?
June is the warmest month in Jalandhar. Its average high is 42 °C (108 °F) and its average low is 29 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jalandhar?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 19 °C (67 °F) and its average low is 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jalandhar?
July is the wettest month with about 211 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Jalandhar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
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. The gaps are largest 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.