The best times to visit Bengaluru for ideal weather are

November 5th to March 4th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Bengaluru Travel Info

Weather in Bengaluru

Temperature

Average temperatures in Bengaluru vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 36th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Bengaluru, the hottest months are April, May, and then March. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early April where highs are regularly around 94.7°F (34.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 72.2°F (22.3°C) at night.

Bengaluru Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Bengaluru Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Bengaluru Perceived Temperature (F)

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Bengaluru Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Bengaluru Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 84.1 71 61.1
Feb 88.4 74.9 63.8
Mar 92.2 79.2 68.4
Apr 94 81.3 71.7
May 91.9 79.7 71.1
Jun 85.9 75.9 69.2
Jul 83.4 74 68.4
Aug 83 73.9 68.4
Sep 83.8 74.4 68.1
Oct 84.3 74.2 67.7
Nov 81.8 71.7 64.8
Dec 81.8 70.3 62.4

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 28.9 21.7 16.2
Feb 31.3 23.8 17.7
Mar 33.4 26.2 20.2
Apr 34.4 27.4 22.1
May 33.3 26.5 21.7
Jun 29.9 24.4 20.7
Jul 28.6 23.3 20.2
Aug 28.3 23.3 20.2
Sep 28.8 23.6 20.1
Oct 29.1 23.4 19.8
Nov 27.7 22.1 18.2
Dec 27.7 21.3 16.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Bengaluru are January, February, and then December. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid January. For example, on the week of January 8th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid to late August with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of August 20th.

When can you find snow in Bengaluru? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Bengaluru.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Bengaluru (in).

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 0 0
Feb 2% 0 0.3
Mar 4% 0 0.5
Apr 16% 0 3.6
May 26% 0 5.1
Jun 19% 0 3.7
Jul 29% 0 6
Aug 34% 0 7.4
Sep 32% 0 8.3
Oct 31% 0 5.6
Nov 20% 0 3.9
Dec 3% 0 1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 0 0
Feb 2 0 0.8
Mar 4 0 1.3
Apr 16 0 9.1
May 26 0 13
Jun 19 0 9.4
Jul 29 0 15.2
Aug 34 0 18.8
Sep 32 0 21.1
Oct 31 0 14.2
Nov 20 0 9.9
Dec 3 0 2.5

 

Humidity and Wind

Bengaluru has some very humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is March (36.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (74%).

Wind in Bengaluru is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is July, followed by June and August. July’s average wind speed of around 4.5 knots (5.1 MPH or 8.3 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid June where average top sustained speeds reach 7.7 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Bengaluru.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.2 Barely noticeable 4 Light breeze
Feb 2.3 Barely noticeable 4.1 Light breeze
Mar 2 Barely noticeable 3.8 Light breeze
Apr 1.8 Barely noticeable 3.7 Barely noticeable
May 2.7 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Jun 4.4 Light breeze 6.7 Light breeze
Jul 4.5 Light breeze 6.6 Light breeze
Aug 3.6 Barely noticeable 5.5 Light breeze
Sep 3 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Oct 1.9 Barely noticeable 3.6 Barely noticeable
Nov 1.7 Barely noticeable 3.6 Light breeze
Dec 2 Barely noticeable 3.7 Barely noticeable

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 49.3%
Feb 40.7%
Mar 36.3%
Apr 45.1%
May 57.7%
Jun 67.2%
Jul 71.7%
Aug 74%
Sep 71%
Oct 68.6%
Nov 66.7%
Dec 61.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Bengaluru?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for India; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 01, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Bengaluru, India is December, followed by April and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Bengaluru in March. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 73.7 in March means 73.7% of the tourists vs. December.

 

 

Overall Bengaluru Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 94.7°F (34.8°C) and 89.4°F (31.9°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 1 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 6 to 10 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Bengaluru, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 85.6°F (29.8°C) and 80.8°F (27.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 10 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Bengaluru to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 91.3°F (32.9°C) and 80.8°F (27.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 1 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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