Maler Kotla climate
Maler Kotla (Punjab, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 566 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Maler Kotla climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 541 | 1254 | 200.8 |
| Feb | 2475 | 847 | 1661 | 241.0 |
| Mar | 3187 | 1457 | 2272 | 251.0 |
| Apr | 38100 | 2169 | 2984 | 170.7 |
| May | 42108 | 2780 | 3594 | 251.0 |
| Jun | 42108 | 3085 | 3697 | 763.0 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2983 | 3492 | 1395.5 |
| Aug | 3798 | 2780 | 3289 | 1285.0 |
| Sep | 3596 | 2374 | 2985 | 923.6 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1865 | 2678 | 60.2 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1254 | 2067 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2271 | 745 | 1458 | 80.3 |
| Year | 42108 | 541 | 2578 | 56622 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 42% | 3.1 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 44% | 40% | 4.2 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 37% | 37% | 5.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 28% | 50% | 6.4 | 12:53 |
| May | 23% | 46% | 7.0 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 34% | 50% | 6.4 | 14:06 |
| Jul | 54% | 58% | 5.5 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 62% | 54% | 5.5 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 58% | 32% | 5.3 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 42% | 19% | 4.7 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 38% | 28% | 3.7 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 40% | 31% | 3.0 | 10:11 |
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 Maler Kotla is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 30 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.6 °C42.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 566 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 63% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–January and April. The wettest month is July (139 mm5.5 in), the driest is November (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 62% 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 June. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Maler Kotla
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C108 °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 Maler Kotla
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 541 to 8 °C47 °F, about 17 mm0.7 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 3187 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1457 to 27 °C80 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3798 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2780 to 30 °C85 °F, about 114 mm4.5 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 2781 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 1254 to 23 °C74 °F, about 34 mm1.3 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 Maler Kotla compares
Compared with Ludhiana, about 42 km to the north, Maler Kotla has practically the same average temperature and receives 14% less precipitation (566 mm22 in vs 660 mm26 in).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Maler Kotla is the 277th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 356th 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: Lahore (Pakistan, BSh), Kasur (Pakistan, BSh) and Hafizabad (Pakistan, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Barnala (pop. 116,449). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Maler Kotla, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Ludhiana 42 km · 25 °C77 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Patiala 54 km · 25 °C77 °F · 733 mm29 in
- Moga 75 km · 26 °C78 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Phagwara 78 km · 25 °C78 °F · 660 mm26 in
- Chandigarh 90 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,053 mm41 in
- Jalandhar 93 km · 25 °C78 °F · 801 mm32 in
- Kaithal 95 km · 25 °C78 °F · 638 mm25 in
- Bathinda 97 km · 26 °C79 °F · 446 mm18 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Maler Kotla?
June is the warmest month in Maler Kotla, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Maler Kotla?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Maler Kotla?
July is the wettest month with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Maler Kotla?
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.