The short answer
When to go to Kapurthala
February, March and November are the most comfortable, with mild days and almost no rain. October, December and January are also good, though winter mornings can be foggy and cool. April to June are hot, with mean maximums above 33 C and over 40 C in June, and July to September bring monsoon rain and humidity. For older visitors, mild late-winter days and early starts make the town easy; avoid the heat and heavy rain.
Month by month
Kapurthala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 5°C | 24 mm | Cool, clear days; fog and cold mornings | |
| February | 21°C | 8°C | 33 mm | Mild and pleasant; best for walking | |
| March | 26°C | 12°C | 36 mm | Warm days, comfortable evenings | |
| April | 33°C | 17°C | 23 mm | Hot afternoons; sightsee early | |
| May | 38°C | 22°C | 32 mm | Very hot; midday outdoors is tiring | |
| June | 41°C | 24°C | 29 mm | Peak heat before the monsoon | |
| July | 36°C | 24°C | 211 mm | Monsoon rain and humidity | |
| August | 34°C | 25°C | 199 mm | Heavy rain, muggy | |
| September | 34°C | 23°C | 129 mm | Humid, rain easing late in month | |
| October | 31°C | 17°C | 12 mm | Dry and clear; warm afternoons | |
| November | 26°C | 11°C | 7 mm | Dry, mild, best light | |
| December | 20°C | 6°C | 12 mm | Cool and dry; mornings can be foggy |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kapurthala seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: February, March and November
- February: Mild and pleasant; best for walking
- March: Warm days, comfortable evenings
- November: Dry, mild, best light
Good, with small trade-offs: January, October and December
- January: Cool, clear days; fog and cold mornings
- October: Dry and clear; warm afternoons
- December: Cool and dry; mornings can be foggy
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Hot afternoons; sightsee early
- September: Humid, rain easing late in month
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very hot; midday outdoors is tiring
- June: Peak heat before the monsoon
- July: Monsoon rain and humidity
- August: Heavy rain, muggy
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kapurthala: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kapurthala?
February, March and November are the best months to visit Kapurthala, with January, October and December also good. February, March and November are the most comfortable, with mild days and almost no rain. October, December and January are also good, though winter mornings can be foggy and cool. April to June are hot, with mean maximums above 33 C and over 40 C in June, and July to September bring monsoon rain and humidity. For older visitors, mild late-winter days and early starts make the town easy; avoid the heat and heavy rain.
Which months should I avoid in Kapurthala with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; midday outdoors is tiring Peak heat before the monsoon
When does it rain most in Kapurthala?
July is the wettest month, with about 211 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is June, with average highs around 41°C.