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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

Forecast for Bangalore

Wed   Dec 25
28°C | 19°C
N 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
28°C | 20°C
NE 1 m/s
3.3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Dec 27
27°C | 20°C
E 2 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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:
  • Does Bangalore have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Bangalore?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bangalore?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bangalore?
    October tops the wettest month list with 147 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bangalore?
    January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bangalore?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.