Bangalore Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 to 32°C. In summers from March to May you can see maximum temperature rise up to 38°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Bangalore experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Bangalore receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 959 mm annually. The climate in Bangalore shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in October, with an average of 147 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bangalore Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bangalore 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. 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 Bangalore.
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 Bangalore 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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