Amritsar · SpringMonth summary
Amritsar weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 38°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amritsar in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 38°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Not the best window: 17% rain risk and 11.8h of sunshine. March is much safer.
By trip type
Amritsar in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Amritsar. Temperatures rise (38°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 17°C | 19% | 1.8 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 9°C | 21°C | 18% | 1.8 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 26°C | 18% | 1.4 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 19°C | 34°C | 16% | 0.8 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 May | 23°C | 38°C | 17% | 0.7 | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 26°C | 39°C | 24% | 1.6 | 11.6h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 34°C | 58% | 6.1 | 10.8h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 33°C | 57% | 6.0 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 33°C | 29% | 2.5 | 11.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 31°C | 8% | 0.8 | 10.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 12°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.8 | 9.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 7°C | 20°C | 6% | 0.5 | 9.5h | 7.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Amritsar averages 38°C, 17% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amritsar in May
Is May a good time to visit Amritsar?
May is an acceptable time for Amritsar (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (8.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Amritsar in May?
With 38°C max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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