Pathankot climate
Pathankot (Punjab, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 984 mm39 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pathankot climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 949 | 1458 | 441.7 |
| Feb | 2272 | 1152 | 1762 | 612.4 |
| Mar | 2882 | 1559 | 2170 | 692.7 |
| Apr | 3493 | 2069 | 2781 | 431.7 |
| May | 39103 | 2577 | 3290 | 321.3 |
| Jun | 40105 | 2883 | 3494 | 883.5 |
| Jul | 3698 | 2882 | 3290 | 25310.0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2780 | 3087 | 2359.2 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2476 | 2984 | 1054.1 |
| Oct | 3187 | 1967 | 2577 | 160.6 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1559 | 2169 | 150.6 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1153 | 1762 | 230.9 |
| Year | 40105 | 949 | 2577 | 98439 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 53% | 3.0 | 10:15 |
| Feb | 50% | 56% | 3.8 | 10:00 |
| Mar | 47% | 51% | 5.1 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 40% | 54% | 6.2 | 12:56 |
| May | 32% | 52% | 7.0 | 13:48 |
| Jun | 39% | 56% | 6.7 | 14:15 |
| Jul | 65% | 70% | 5.4 | 14:04 |
| Aug | 75% | 70% | 5.0 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 66% | 47% | 5.3 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 48% | 28% | 5.0 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 40% | 39% | 3.7 | 10:27 |
| Dec | 39% | 46% | 3.0 | 10:02 |
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 Pathankot is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 40 °C105 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 9 °C49 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.9 °C35.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 984 mm39 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 60% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October and November. The wettest month is July (253 mm10.0 in), the driest is November (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in May to 75% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 7 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pathankot
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 15 mm0.6 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C98 °F and very wet (253 mm10.0 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.
What to pack for Pathankot
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 949 to 11 °C53 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 2882 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1559 to 25 °C77 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 40 °C105 °F, lows 2780 to 28 °C83 °F, about 192 mm7.6 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 33 °C91 °F, lows 1559 to 24 °C76 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Pathankot compares
Compared with Jammu, about 90 km to the northwest, Pathankot has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% more precipitation (984 mm39 in vs 917 mm36 in). The difference is largest in December (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Pathankot is the 332nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 189th 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: Shakargarh (Pakistan, Cwa), Jhelum (Pakistan, Cwa) and Sialkot (Pakistan, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Shakargarh 46 km · 25 °C78 °F · 917 mm36 in
- Batala 67 km · 25 °C77 °F · 818 mm32 in
- Narowal 76 km · 25 °C77 °F · 818 mm32 in
- Jammu 90 km · 25 °C76 °F · 917 mm36 in
- Amritsar 103 km · 25 °C77 °F · 680 mm27 in
- Jalandhar 106 km · 25 °C78 °F · 801 mm32 in
- Sialkot 108 km · 25 °C77 °F · 839 mm33 in
- Phagwara 117 km · 25 °C78 °F · 660 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pathankot?
June is the warmest month in Pathankot, with an average high of 40 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pathankot?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pathankot?
July is the wettest month with about 253 mm (10.0 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Pathankot?
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 — 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,054 m, while Pathankot lies at about 337 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.7 °C8.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.