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Shimoga Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shimoga varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to warm. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Shimoga changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in March to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shimoga has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1114 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Shimoga shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 261 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.3 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shimoga Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Shimoga

Fri   Dec 20
30°C | 17°C
NE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 21
31°C | 18°C
W 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
30°C | 19°C
N 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Shimoga in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Shimoga?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Does Shimoga have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shimoga?
    July tops the wettest month list with 261 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shimoga?
    January is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.