Climate in Bangalore (Karnataka)

Bangalore (or Bengaluru) is the capital of the state of Karnataka and is located in southern India, at 13 degrees north latitude, on a plateau at 920 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level.
The climate of Bangalore is tropical, tempered by the altitude, with a rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from December to April.
In May, before the monsoon, and more rarely in March and April, showers and thunderstorms occur, which gradually become more frequent. In the first part of the monsoon (June-July), the rains are not abundant, because most of them are discharged on the western Ghats, the mountain range near the southwestern coast of India.
From mid-October, the north-east wind begins to blow, which in the first period, until November, still brings a bit of rain. This is the so-called retreating monsoon, which generally does not bring heavy rains to Bangalore, except during some years, such as in November 2015, when 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain fell in a month and widespread flooding occurred.
In winter, from November to February, nights are cool. Occasionally, the temperature can drop to 10/12 °C (50/54 °F). At the airport, the coldest record is 8.8 °C (47.8 °F), set in January 1993.
From March to May, before the monsoon, it is very hot. The record is 39.2 °C (102.6 °F), set in late April 2016.



Bangalore is in the path of tropical cyclones. Cyclones typically occur from April to December, although southern India is normally affected only from mid-October to December. Since we are far from the coast, the city is not hit by cyclones at full strength, however, they can bring heavy rainfall.

Best Time

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The best months to visit Bangalore are December and January, as they are the least hot within the dry season. November is generally a good month, in fact the temperatures are among the lowest of the year, moreover it does not rain a lot, even if it depends on the years. In February and March, it is still the dry season but it is hotter (albeit less than at sea level). In April, it usually doesn't rain much, but it is the hottest month of the year.

Bangalore - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 21.4 °C (70.4 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 28 °C (82.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 985 millimeters (38.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (January) to 215 mm (8.5 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2365 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bangalore - Weather by month

Based on the period 1981-2010

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January is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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December, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).