Climate Insights for Ludhiana

Ludhiana (West) Tahsil, Punjab, India

Hottest
May
38°C peak100°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
July
242 mm rain9.5 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ludhiana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 903 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 242 mm of rainfall. Ludhiana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Ludhiana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 35.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Ludhiana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°FebMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°MarMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°MayMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 24°JunMax: 38°Average: 32°Min: 27°JulMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 27°AugMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°SepMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°OctMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 20°NovMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 100°FAverage: 88°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 100°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 87°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 86°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°F
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Temperatures in Ludhiana vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ludhiana vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 74mmFebPrecipitation: 51mmMarPrecipitation: 55mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmMayPrecipitation: 46mmJunPrecipitation: 66mmJulPrecipitation: 242mmAugPrecipitation: 163mmSepPrecipitation: 113mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 17mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inJulPrecipitation: 9.5inAugPrecipitation: 6.4inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Ludhiana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 903 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17 mm. That's 225 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ludhiana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Ludhiana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ludhiana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°53°F
Feb16°60°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr27°81°F
May31°88°F
Jun32°90°F
Jul30°87°F
Aug30°86°F
Sep29°84°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Ludhiana is during February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 37 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ludhiana is during February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 100°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ludhiana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ludhiana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
38 °C100 °F
9 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
38 °C100 °F
8 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h5 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C78 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in