Weather in Amritsar

About Amritsar

The Golden Temple's dome and copper finials shimmer in reflection pools where 10,000 pilgrims daily bathe, pray, and eat langar (communal meals) with strangers. The temple floats on a marble platform in the sacred sarovar (pool), its approach over a marble walkway shining white. Incense, prayer bells, and the sound of the Guru Granth Sahib being chanted fill the air.

Country

India

Best months to visit

February, March, October, November, December

Currency

INR

Language

Punjabi, Hindi, English

Things to do in Amritsar

Visiting the Golden Temple for prayers, langar meal, and evening aarti Walking the jallianwala Bagh memorial to the 1919 massacre Exploring the Partition Museum chronicling India's 1947 division Attending Wagah border ceremony at sunset with Pakistan (30 minutes away) Shopping the bazaar for gold ornaments and Punjabi phulkari embroidery Eating Punjabi kulcha, chole bhature, and lassi at street vendors

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

17C

Cool, with occasional showers.

Recommended

February

21C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

Recommended

March

26C

Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.

April

33C

Hot and humid, with occasional showers.

May

38C

Very hot, with occasional showers.

June

38C

Very hot, with occasional showers.

July

34C

Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.

August

33C

Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.

September

33C

Hot and humid, with occasional showers.

Recommended

October

31C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

November

25C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

December

20C

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.

Amritsar's Golden Temple is one of the most moving sights in India — a gold-plated gurdwara floating on a sacred pool, open day and night to anyone regardless of faith, with a free communal kitchen (langar) feeding tens of thousands daily. A short trip away, the nightly Wagah Border ceremony between India and Pakistan turns into a theatrical, flag-waving spectacle of competitive patriotism on both sides of the gate.

Best areas to stay in Amritsar

Golden Temple Area

The streets immediately around the Harmandir Sahib, packed with pilgrims, food stalls and budget guesthouses.

Hall Bazaar

A busy shopping street near the Golden Temple, good for textiles, jewellery and Punjabi snacks.

Lawrence Road

A more modern commercial area with a wider range of hotels and restaurants, a short drive from the old city.

Jallianwala Bagh

The historic garden adjacent to the Golden Temple, site of the 1919 massacre and now a memorial park.

Getting to Amritsar

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Flights

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport has domestic flights from major Indian cities and some direct international routes.

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From London

Flights from Delhi take around 1.5 hours; by train, the journey is around 5-6 hours.

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Getting around

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the old city; the Golden Temple area is best explored on foot.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Amritsar?

October to March offers cooler, more comfortable weather for visiting the Golden Temple complex and the Wagah Border ceremony.

What should I know before visiting the Golden Temple?

Cover your head (scarves are provided free at the entrance), remove shoes before entering, and expect to queue, especially in the evening when it's beautifully lit.

Can I eat at the langar even if I'm not Sikh?

Yes — the langar at the Golden Temple feeds anyone who comes, regardless of religion, and volunteering to help serve or clean up is welcomed.

How do I get to the Wagah Border ceremony?

It's about 1-1.5 hours from Amritsar by road; many hotels arrange shared transport, and arriving early is essential to get a good seat.

What food should I try in Amritsar?

Amritsari kulcha (stuffed flatbread) with chole, and lassi from the city's famous old lassi shops near the Golden Temple.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Visiting the Golden Temple at night, with the gold reflecting in the pool and the constant hum of prayers, was unforgettable. Eating in the langar hall with thousands of others was humbling.

Harpreet S. · November 2024

★★★★★

The Wagah Border ceremony was such a strange, energetic spectacle — equal parts theatre and patriotism. Glad we went early to get a seat near the front.

Laura D. · January 2024

★★★★☆

Amritsari kulcha near the Golden Temple was some of the best food on our whole trip. The temple itself is beautiful and very welcoming to all visitors.

Manjeet K. · October 2023