Punjab has been witnessing chilling cold in the month of January 2026. Dense fog along with severe cold has become the new normal in most districts of Punjab in January 2026. The extent of cold in Punjab can be understood by the fact that Bathinda on January 12 recorded 0.6°C, while on January 13 Ballowal Saunkhri in SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr) recorded 0°C.
Jalandhar is also witnessing bone chilling cold. According to weather website AccuWeather's daily temperature readings, Jalandhar recorded minimum temperature of 1°C on January 10 and January 12, 2026. This is the lowest temperature Jalandhar has recorded in last 13 years.
Now, the question arises from when it will start getting warmer in Punjab? Check below
Most districts in Punjab are currently witnessing minimum temperatures in single digits. Therefore, it is expected that Punjab will start getting warmer once minimum temperatures return to double digits.
According to AccuWeather, the minimum temperature in Jalandhar is expected to be recorded in double digits from February 14.
February 14- 11°C
February 15- 11°C
February 16- 12°C
February 17- 9°C
February 18- 10°C
There are similar weather prediction for Ludhiana as well.
February 14- 10°C
February 15- 11°C
February 16-11°C
February 17- 11°C
February 18- 11°C
Weather in Amritsar is expected to remain cool in the night time as minimum temperature is expected to remain in single digits. However, highest temperature is expected to touch 24°C in the month of February 2026.
Kapurthala is expected to record minimum temperature in double digits February 22 and February 23, 2026.
In Pathankot as well, temperature is expected to become warmed from February 13, 2026. Minimum temperature in the district is likely to remain in double digits from February 13, 2026.