Mangalore Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Mangalore has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Mangalore remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mangalore is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2721 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 691 mm of precipitation, recorded across 28 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 3.2 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mangalore 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mangalore. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C in August to 28°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mangalore.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in September to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain partly cloudy and small chance of slight rainForecast for Mangalore
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
The best time of year to visit Mangalore in India
Mangalore has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 33°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Mangalore occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 691 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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