Best Time to Visit Ludhiana

The best time to visit Ludhiana is during the winter season, the months from October until March. The weather is quite pleasant during this time. The temperature hovers between 6°C and 20°C, making it enjoyable to indulge in sightseeing and outdoor activities. Warm clothes and woolens are a must in this season, especially in December and January. Festivals such as Lohri and Sankranti are celebrated in this season, which gives the tourists a chance to enjoy the Punjabi culture.

Weather Of Ludhiana

Ludhiana is a dry district and witnesses extreme weather conditions. The climate of the district has been classified as tropical steppe, hot and semi-arid. The summers last from April to June, when temperature can reach as high as 45°C. The monsoons start in July and ends in September and the average rainfall is around 680 mm. During the post-monsoon months of October and November, the rainfall gradually decreases and so does the temperature. From December to March, Ludhiana experiences winter season, with an average temperature around 6°C and 20°C. The city also receives occasional rains during this season.

How to Reach Ludhiana?

By Air : Sahnewal Airport at Ludhiana is located at a distance of 5 km from the city. Chandigarh International Airport and Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport at Amritsar, lie at 112.6 km and 155.4 km respectively, from Ludhiana.

By Rail : Ludhiana Railway Station has frequent trains to several cities across the country. Many express trains and regular trains ply to this station to cities like Jammu, Kolkata, Mumbai, etc.

By Road : Ludhiana is well-connected to various cities in the state and across India, by both public and private buses. Important routes include Delhi, Chandigarh, Rishikesh, Kulu, Manali, Dharamshala, Shimla, Dalhousie, Jammu, Jaipur, etc.