Bengaluru, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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.

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. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 5% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 71% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 5%. Over the year the sun shines about 33% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 306 mm of rain, on September 1, 1986.

23 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

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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.

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?

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 sunshine about 71% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.