Punjab has been witnessing biting cold weather ever since the start of January 2026. Temperature in multiple districts of Punjab are continuously witnessing below 5°C in the night-time. In the past two days, winters in Punjab have peaked again and the state is battling with chilly weather.
The extent of cold in Punjab can be understood by the fact that a region in Punjab recorded 0°C.
As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Chandigarh unit's daily temperature recording published on January 13, 2026, Ballowal Saunkhri in SBS Nagar recorded 0°C. For the unversed, SBS Nagar (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar) is the official name for the district that was formerly known as Nawanshahr.
Check lowest temperature of various districts of Punjab on January 13-
Amritsar- 4.1°C
Ludhiana- 2.6°C
Patiala- 3°C
Bathinda- 1.6°C
Faridkot- 2°C
Gurdaspur- 2.5°C
Ballowal Saunkhri in SBS Nagar- 0°C
The answer is yes. Punjab Weather is expected to change again as there is possibility of rainfall in multiple districts.
As per AccuWeather, Jalandhar is expected to witness two days of rainfall on January 19 and January 20, 2026.
Ludhiana is expected to witness up to three days of rainfall- January 19, 20 and January 23, 2026.
Amritsar is also expected to witness up to three days of rainfall- January 19, 20 and 21.
Kapurthala is expected to witness two days of rainfall- January 19 and January 21.
Pathankot is expected to witness up to five days of rainfall after Lohri- January 19, 20, 21, 22, and 24.
