AI-generatedAmbala at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 1,005 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 276 m
Climate in Ambala
Ambala has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Ambala is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ambala
The best time to visit Ambala is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 267 mm.
Ambala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ambala in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–39 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Ambala in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 34–38 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Ambala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–33 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Ambala in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:2417:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:09–06:56 · evening 17:21–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:09 · evening 18:08–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ambala compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Ambala in October?
In October, Ambala is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ambala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:24 – 17:53
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Ambala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Ambala: score 96 against 66. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 28 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 7 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ambala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January18° · 6.4 h
In January, Ambala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 52 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in January92February23° · 7.3 h
In February, Ambala is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in February89March28° · 8.3 h
In March, Ambala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in March46April35° · 8.8 h
In April, Ambala is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in April41May39° · 9.5 h
In May, Ambala is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in May30June38° · 8.3 h
In June, Ambala is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in June11July35° · 5.6 h
In July, Ambala is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in July16August34° · 5.4 h
In August, Ambala is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 227 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in August35September33° · 6.6 h
In September, Ambala is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 132 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in September66October32° · 8.0 h
In October, Ambala is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in October96November27° · 8.1 h
In November, Ambala is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in November94December21° · 7.3 h
In December, Ambala is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ambala.
Ambala in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ambala
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 122 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 18° | 7° | 6.4 h | 5 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 23° | 10° | 7.3 h | 5 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 28° | 15° | 8.3 h | 6 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 35° | 20° | 8.8 h | 6 | 30 |
| MayMay | 41 | 39° | 24° | 9.5 h | 8 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 38° | 26° | 8.3 h | 12 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 11 | 35° | 26° | 5.6 h | 24 | 267 |
| AugustAug | 16 | 34° | 25° | 5.4 h | 23 | 227 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 33° | 24° | 6.6 h | 12 | 132 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 32° | 18° | 8.0 h | 3 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 27° | 12° | 8.1 h | 1 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 21° | 8° | 7.3 h | 2 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.36° N, 76.80° E · 276 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Ambala
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Ambala, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ambala: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ambala has about 3 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ambala
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ambala
How breezy and how cloudy Ambala is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ambala typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Ambala: mostly clear, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ambala
How often the day gets hot in Ambala (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ambala has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Ambala
Weather for your travel dates
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Ambala in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ambala has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 14).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 39 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 14
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 25 min
- Distance
- 6,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Ambala vs Mohali
In October the holiday weather in Ambala and Mohali is about equally good (score 66 vs 64). During the day it is about as warm in Mohali as in Ambala.
| in October | Ambala | Mohali |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Ambala ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ambala
When is the best time to visit Ambala?
The best time to visit Ambala is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ambala?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Ambala?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 267 mm. The driest month is November with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ambala get?
Ambala gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.5 hours a day; in August there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Ambala in?
Ambala is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ambala?
A nonstop flight from London to Ambala takes about 8 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ambala?
Ambala has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 39, summer holidays 14, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 92.