Bengaluru Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Bengaluru maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Bengaluru temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April to a comfortable 28°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 17°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Bengaluru receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 959 mm. The seasons in Bengaluru, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 147 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.7 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Bengaluru Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Bengaluru, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Bengaluru.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 68%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 30%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Bengaluru in India
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 147 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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