AI-generatedPathankot at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,600 h
- Rain a year
- 1,043 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 337 m
Climate in Pathankot
Pathankot has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year, Pathankot is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pathankot
The best time to visit Pathankot is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 241 mm.
Pathankot through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pathankot in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–37 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Pathankot in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–38 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Pathankot in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–32 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Pathankot in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 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
May – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:3017:56
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 06:15–07:03 · evening 17:23–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:15 · evening 18:11–18:21
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 Pathankot compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Pathankot in October?
In October, Pathankot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pathankot.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:30 – 17:56
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- 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 Pathankot
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 Pathankot: score 95 against 72. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 21 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pathankot month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January19° · 6.1 h
In January, Pathankot is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in January85February22° · 6.4 h
In February, Pathankot is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 109 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in February88March27° · 7.3 h
In March, Pathankot is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in March57April33° · 7.9 h
In April, Pathankot is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in April48May37° · 9.0 h
In May, Pathankot is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in May41June38° · 8.6 h
In June, Pathankot is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 78 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in June21July33° · 5.8 h
In July, Pathankot is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 241 mm. On about 29 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 Pathankot.
Pathankot in July26August32° · 5.3 h
In August, Pathankot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 216 mm. On about 28 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 Pathankot.
Pathankot in August51September32° · 6.8 h
In September, Pathankot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in September72October31° · 7.8 h
In October, Pathankot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in October95November26° · 7.5 h
In November, Pathankot is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in November93December21° · 6.8 h
In December, Pathankot is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Pathankot.
Pathankot in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pathankot
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 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in June (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 106 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 86 | 19° | 7° | 6.1 h | 6 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 22° | 9° | 6.4 h | 7 | 109 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 27° | 13° | 7.3 h | 7 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 33° | 18° | 7.9 h | 6 | 44 |
| MayMay | 48 | 37° | 22° | 9.0 h | 5 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 38° | 25° | 8.6 h | 8 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 21 | 33° | 25° | 5.8 h | 20 | 241 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 32° | 24° | 5.3 h | 20 | 216 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 32° | 22° | 6.8 h | 8 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 31° | 17° | 7.8 h | 2 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 26° | 11° | 7.5 h | 2 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 21° | 7° | 6.8 h | 3 | 34 |
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
32.27° N, 75.65° E · 337 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Pathankot
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 7.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Pathankot, 68 % 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 Pathankot: 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, Pathankot has about 2 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Pathankot
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 Pathankot
How breezy and how cloudy Pathankot 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 Pathankot typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Pathankot: mostly clear, with about 7.8 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 Pathankot
How often the day gets hot in Pathankot (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, Pathankot has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Pathankot
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Pathankot 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.
Pathankot has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 10 min
- Distance
- 6,340 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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Pathankot vs Dharamshala
In October Dharamshala has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 72). During the day Dharamshala is 6 °C cooler than Pathankot. Dharamshala gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Pathankot | Dharamshala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Feb – Mar, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Pathankot ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Dharamshala25°90
- 2Chakrata20°89
- 3Nainital21°88
- 4Almora24°88
- 5Mussoorie23°86
- 6Dehradun29°83
- 7Devprayag29°82
- 8Manali21°80
- 9PathankotThis page31°72
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Frequently asked questions about Pathankot
When is the best time to visit Pathankot?
The best time to visit Pathankot 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 Pathankot?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Pathankot?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 241 mm. The driest month is October with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pathankot get?
Pathankot gets around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.0 hours a day; in August there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Pathankot in?
Pathankot is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pathankot?
A nonstop flight from London to Pathankot takes about 8 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pathankot?
Pathankot has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 47, summer holidays 24, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 90.