Bengaluru Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The city of Bangalore experiences very favorable weather throughout the year. Most tourists visit Bangalore in winter months, between September and March when the temperature is 28°C (82°F) to 32°C (90°F). In summers from March to May you can see maximum temperature rise up to 38°C (100°F).
Monthly Temperature in Bengaluru
With minimal seasonal shifts, Bengaluru experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C (95°F) in April to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in April to around 17°C (63°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Bengaluru
Generally, Bengaluru receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 959 mm (38 in) annually. The climate in Bengaluru shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 147 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. 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 Hours in Bengaluru
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bengaluru serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Bengaluru by Month
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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Bengaluru 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Bengaluru
With its warm weather, Bengaluru experiences temperatures from 28°C (82°F) to 35°C (95°F) throughout the year. January, February, March and December offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
