Best Time to Visit Punjab: Month-by-Month Intelligence
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# Best Time to Visit Punjab
Punjab is flat, hot in summer, and foggy in December-January. The window is narrower than you think. But when it is right, it is the most generous, welcoming, and food-rich state in India.
The Verdict
**October-November: 5/5** — Post-monsoon, pre-fog. Warm days (25-30°C), cool nights. Diwali celebrations. Golden Temple at its most atmospheric. Wagah border comfortable.
**February-March: 5/5** — Spring. Hola Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib (March) — the Sikh martial arts festival. Mustard fields blooming. Perfect weather.
**April: 3/5** — Warming (30-35°C). Baisakhi festival (April 13-14) — harvest celebration. Still manageable.
**May-September: 1/5** — Extreme heat (40-48°C in May-June). Monsoon July-September (humid, flooding). Avoid.
**December-January: 2/5** — Dense fog (flights cancelled, highways dangerous). Cold (2-10°C). Lohri (January) is worth it if you are already there, but not worth traveling for.
Key Destinations
Amritsar: October-March. Anandpur Sahib: February-March (Hola Mohalla). Chandigarh: October-March.
Monthly Scores
| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Anandpur Sahib | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Chandigarh | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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