Ludhiana climate
Ludhiana (Punjab, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 660 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ludhiana climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2067 | 541 | 1254 | 240.9 |
| Feb | 2474 | 847 | 1661 | 301.2 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1457 | 2272 | 301.2 |
| Apr | 3799 | 2069 | 2984 | 200.8 |
| May | 42108 | 2780 | 3494 | 240.9 |
| Jun | 42108 | 2985 | 3697 | 833.3 |
| Jul | 39101 | 2883 | 3392 | 1676.6 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2780 | 3188 | 1586.2 |
| Sep | 3595 | 2374 | 2984 | 1014.0 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1254 | 1967 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2171 | 745 | 1458 | 100.4 |
| Year | 42108 | 541 | 2577 | 66026 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 42% | 3.1 | 10:21 |
| Feb | 46% | 40% | 4.2 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 39% | 37% | 5.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 30% | 50% | 6.4 | 12:53 |
| May | 23% | 46% | 7.0 | 13:42 |
| Jun | 33% | 50% | 6.4 | 14:08 |
| Jul | 55% | 58% | 5.5 | 13:58 |
| Aug | 64% | 54% | 5.5 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 60% | 32% | 5.3 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 44% | 19% | 4.7 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 40% | 28% | 3.7 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 42% | 31% | 3.0 | 10:09 |
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 Ludhiana 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 20 °C67 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.6 °C42.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 660 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 65% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: April and October–December. The wettest month is July (167 mm6.6 in), the driest is November (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 64% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 19%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ludhiana
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C101 °F and very wet (167 mm6.6 in).
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.
Ludhiana weather by month
- January20 °C67 °F / 5 °C41 °F
- February24 °C74 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- March30 °C86 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- April37 °C99 °F / 20 °C69 °F
- May42 °C108 °F / 27 °C80 °F
- June42 °C108 °F / 29 °C85 °F
- July39 °C101 °F / 28 °C83 °F
- August36 °C97 °F / 27 °C80 °F
- September35 °C95 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- October32 °C90 °F / 18 °C65 °F
- November27 °C80 °F / 12 °C54 °F
- December21 °C71 °F / 7 °C45 °F
What to pack for Ludhiana
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2067 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 541 to 8 °C47 °F, about 21 mm0.8 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 3086 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1457 to 27 °C80 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3697 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2780 to 29 °C85 °F, about 136 mm5.4 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 2780 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1254 to 23 °C74 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ludhiana compares
Compared with Lahore, about 160 km to the northwest, Ludhiana is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler and receives 12% more precipitation (660 mm26 in vs 591 mm23 in). The difference is largest in August (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Ludhiana is the 303rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 325th 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: Kamoke (Pakistan, BSh), Gujranwala (Pakistan, BSh) and Lahore (Pakistan, BSh).
Nearby places
- Phagwara 36 km · 25 °C78 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Maler Kotla 42 km · 25 °C78 °F · 566 mm22 in
- Jalandhar 53 km · 25 °C78 °F · 801 mm32 in
- Moga 66 km · 26 °C78 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Patiala 82 km · 25 °C77 °F · 733 mm29 in
- Chandigarh 91 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,053 mm41 in
- Batala 117 km · 25 °C77 °F · 818 mm32 in
- Bathinda 118 km · 26 °C79 °F · 446 mm18 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ludhiana?
June is the warmest month in Ludhiana, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ludhiana?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ludhiana?
July is the wettest month with about 167 mm (6.6 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Ludhiana?
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.