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Bengaluru, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
Bengaluru, Karnataka gets 951 mm of precipitation a year over about 88 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 16°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Bengaluru, Karnataka has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 27°C in December to 34°C in April. September is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 17° | 29° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 21° | 34° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 20° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 28° |
How much rain does Bengaluru get?
Bengaluru gets 951 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 88 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 77% of India.
September is the wettest month, with 182 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 14 days, to July 19, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Bengaluru got no rain, against a normal of 951 mm for those months.
Bengaluru weather by month
Bengaluru weather in January
In January, Bengaluru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (1992).
Bengaluru weather in February
In February, Bengaluru averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 36°C (2005) and the record low is 8°C (1975).
Bengaluru weather in March
In March, Bengaluru averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 38°C (1999) and the record low is 13°C (1994).
Bengaluru weather in April
In April, Bengaluru averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 17°C (1976).
Bengaluru weather in May
In May, Bengaluru averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2024) and the record low is 16°C (1992).
Bengaluru weather in June
In June, Bengaluru averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2003) and the record low is 18°C (1983).
Bengaluru weather in July
In July, Bengaluru averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 102 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 5% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (1987) and the record low is 16°C (1983).
Bengaluru weather in August
In August, Bengaluru averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 144 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (1981).
Bengaluru weather in September
In September, Bengaluru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 182 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (1984) and the record low is 17°C (1978).
Bengaluru weather in October
In October, Bengaluru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 166 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 13°C (1974).
Bengaluru weather in November
In November, Bengaluru averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (2002) and the record low is 11°C (1973).
Bengaluru weather in December
In December, Bengaluru averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 33°C (1974) and the record low is 11°C (1981).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bengaluru
February is the sunniest month in Bengaluru, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 5%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Bengaluru is cloudier than 82% of India.
Humidity peaks in July at 82% and is lowest in March at 47%.
Bengaluru has about 71 days a year above 32°C. Bengaluru is cooler than 84% of India.
Bengaluru weather records
These records cover BANGALORE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Bengaluru station is 39°C, on April 25, 2016. The coldest is 8°C, on February 3, 1975.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 306 mm of precipitation, on September 1, 1986.
23 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Bengaluru
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 17°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 21°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 19°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 29° | 1.8 mm | 1 | 64% | 52% | 33° | 10° |
| February | 18° | 31° | 7.1 mm | 1 | 52% | 71% | 36° | 8° |
| March | 20° | 33° | 21 mm | 2 | 47% | 67% | 38° | 13° |
| April | 22° | 34° | 61 mm | 5 | 51% | 57% | 39° | 17° |
| May | 22° | 33° | 108 mm | 8 | 69% | 27% | 38° | 16° |
| June | 21° | 30° | 81 mm | 9 | 76% | 12% | 38° | 18° |
| July | 20° | 28° | 102 mm | 13 | 82% | 5% | 38° | 16° |
| August | 20° | 28° | 144 mm | 15 | 79% | 9% | 33° | 18° |
| September | 20° | 29° | 182 mm | 13 | 80% | 13% | 38° | 17° |
| October | 19° | 29° | 166 mm | 12 | 78% | 26% | 38° | 13° |
| November | 18° | 28° | 57 mm | 6 | 79% | 18% | 33° | 11° |
| December | 16° | 27° | 19 mm | 3 | 75% | 38% | 33° | 11° |
Station: BANGALORE, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Bengaluru climate questions
How much rain does Bengaluru get?
Bengaluru gets 951 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 88 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Bengaluru?
September is the wettest month in Bengaluru, with 182 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Bengaluru have a year?
Bengaluru has about 88 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Bengaluru?
April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Bengaluru?
January is the coldest month in Bengaluru, with an average low of 16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Bengaluru?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Bengaluru station is 39°C, set on April 25, 2016. The record low is 8°C, on February 3, 1975.
What is the sunniest month in Bengaluru?
February is the sunniest month in Bengaluru, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.