This paper is an attempt to determine the role of temperament dimensions on social competence among children, as the latter in the long run plays an important role in well being of children. The sample comprised 100 children Males and Females, in the age range of 8-10, randomly selected from the various schools of Patiala, and their parents. They were administered the Social Skills Rating System – Student Form to assess their social competence, while their respective parents were administered the Malhotra Temperament Schedule to assess the child’s temperament. Correlation analysis of the data revealed a positive correlation among temperament dimension of approach-withdrawal and all the dimensions of social competence as well the total social competence. Adaptability was also positively correlated with all the dimensions of social competence except assertion. Quality of mood correlated positively with co-operation, selfcontrol and the total social competence. Rhythmicity showed positive correlations with co-operation and assertion while persistence correlated positively with assertion. Intensity, on the other hand, was negatively correlated with co-operation, self-control and the total social competence. Stepwise multiple correlation analysis was applied to assess the relative contribution of each of the nine temperament dimensions in explaining the variance for the dependent variable of total social competence. Results indicate that temperament dimensions like sociability, adaptability and a calm, easygoing style are associated with the development of good social skills and prosocial capacities and the child’s overall social competence, which ultimately would lead to better well being.