Climate Considerations: Cold Winters, Hot Summers
Chandigarh records winter temperatures of 2–8°C in January — the lowest of any major Indian metropolitan area. Leather furniture at these temperatures is cold to the touch and requires 20–30 minutes of ambient heating before it reaches comfortable sitting temperature. For households that use rooms without central heating, fabric sofas are more comfortable through winter. Conversely, summer peaks of 42–44°C make dark-coloured fabric sofas uncomfortably hot in unair-conditioned rooms. Performance fabric in a breathable weave and light-to-mid tone is the all-season solution.