Climate - Belgaum (India)

The climate of Belgaum (formerly Belagavi) is tropical, tempered by altitude, with a rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from November to March. In April and May, before the arrival of the monsoon, it is very hot, and showers can occur, although they are not frequent. At night, it can be cool from November to March, while in the rainy period, the daytime temperatures can be relatively low, around 25 °C (77 °F), especially in July and August.
The city is located in the south-west of India, in the state of Karnataka, at almost 16 degrees north latitude, and 770 meters above sea level. We are on the eastern side of the Western Ghats, which partially block the rains, in fact on the coast, where the small state of Goa is located, about 3,000 mm (120 inches) of rain fall per year.
Belgaum is in the path of tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November). From July to September, when the monsoon is in full swing in north-central India, they typically do not form in this southern area.

The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 965 millimeters (38 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (January) to 235 mm (9.3 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Belgaum - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In April, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 16 days.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °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 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 24 days.
The average humidity is 88%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 21 days.
The average humidity is 88%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 23.1 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In December, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Belgaum is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).