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Patiāla, Punjab Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Patiāla, Punjab?
Patiāla, Punjab gets 623 mm of precipitation a year over about 48 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 40°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Semi-arid climate
Patiāla, Punjab has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 19°C in January to 40°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 22° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 19° | 35° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 36° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 18° | 32° |
How much rain does Patiāla get?
Patiāla gets 623 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 48 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 78% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 143 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 18 days, to July 20, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Patiāla got no rain, against a normal of 623 mm for those months.
Patiāla weather by month
Patiāla weather in January
In January, Patiāla averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 29°C (2011) and the record low is -1°C (2008). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Patiāla weather in February
In February, Patiāla averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is 0°C (2008). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Patiāla weather in March
In March, Patiāla averages a high of 29°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (2003).
Patiāla weather in April
In April, Patiāla averages a high of 36°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 43°C (2000) and the record low is 10°C (1994).
Patiāla weather in May
In May, Patiāla averages a high of 40°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 47°C (1998) and the record low is 11°C (1992).
Patiāla weather in June
In June, Patiāla averages a high of 39°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 46°C (2012) and the record low is 19°C (2011).
Patiāla weather in July
In July, Patiāla averages a high of 35°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 143 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 46°C (1997) and the record low is 21°C (2005).
Patiāla weather in August
In August, Patiāla averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 141 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (1980) and the record low is 20°C (1982).
Patiāla weather in September
In September, Patiāla averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 110 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2005) and the record low is 17°C (1979).
Patiāla weather in October
In October, Patiāla averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 92% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1986) and the record low is 10°C (1978).
Patiāla weather in November
In November, Patiāla averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 84% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (1999).
Patiāla weather in December
In December, Patiāla averages a high of 22°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (2014) and the record low is 0°C (1996). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Patiāla
October is the sunniest month in Patiāla, with estimated sunshine of 92% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 37%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 68% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Patiāla is sunnier than 92% of India.
Humidity peaks in January at 87% and is lowest in April at 43%.
Patiāla has about 148 days a year above 32°C. Patiāla is hotter than 67% of India.
Patiāla weather records
These records cover PATIALA during 1975–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Patiāla station is 47°C, on May 26, 1998. The coldest is -1°C, on January 24, 2008.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 494 mm of precipitation, on August 5, 1982.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.
The best time to visit Patiāla
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 19°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 18°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 19° | 19 mm | 3 | 87% | 52% | 29° | -1° |
| February | 9° | 23° | 24 mm | 4 | 75% | 76% | 33° | 0° |
| March | 14° | 29° | 28 mm | 4 | 65% | 69% | 39° | 6° |
| April | 19° | 36° | 15 mm | 3 | 43% | 69% | 43° | 10° |
| May | 24° | 40° | 23 mm | 3 | 46% | 74% | 47° | 11° |
| June | 26° | 39° | 88 mm | 6 | 55% | 74% | 46° | 19° |
| July | 27° | 35° | 143 mm | 8 | 80% | 37% | 46° | 21° |
| August | 26° | 34° | 141 mm | 9 | 84% | 42% | 40° | 20° |
| September | 24° | 34° | 110 mm | 5 | 82% | 65% | 42° | 17° |
| October | 18° | 33° | 18 mm | 2 | 71% | 92% | 38° | 10° |
| November | 12° | 28° | 4.1 mm | 1 | 71% | 84% | 36° | 0° |
| December | 8° | 22° | 11 mm | 2 | 78% | 77% | 31° | 0° |
Station: PATIALA, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1975–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Patiāla climate questions
How much rain does Patiāla get?
Patiāla gets 623 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 48 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Patiāla?
July is the wettest month in Patiāla, with 143 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Patiāla have a year?
Patiāla has about 48 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Patiāla?
May is the warmest month in Patiāla, with an average high of 40°C.
What is the coldest month in Patiāla?
January is the coldest month in Patiāla, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Patiāla?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, the record high at the Patiāla station is 47°C, set on May 26, 1998. The record low is -1°C, on January 24, 2008.
What is the sunniest month in Patiāla?
October is the sunniest month in Patiāla, with estimated sunshine of 92% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Patiāla?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.