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Gadag, 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 Gadag, Karnataka?
Gadag, Karnataka gets 480 mm of precipitation a year over about 67 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and December the coldest (average low 16°C).
Semi-arid climate
Gadag, Karnataka has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 29°C in August to 37°C in April. October is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 17° | 31° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 22° | 37° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 30° |
How much rain does Gadag get?
Gadag gets 480 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 67 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 60% of India.
September is the wettest month, with 85 mm. January is the driest, with 1 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 33 days, to September 23, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Gadag got no rain, against a normal of 480 mm for those months.
Gadag weather by month
Gadag weather in January
In January, Gadag averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 38°C (1976) and the record low is 8°C (1999).
Gadag weather in February
In February, Gadag averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2016) and the record low is 10°C (1987).
Gadag weather in March
In March, Gadag averages a high of 36°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 14°C (2006).
Gadag weather in April
In April, Gadag averages a high of 37°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (2000) and the record low is 14°C (1992).
Gadag weather in May
In May, Gadag averages a high of 37°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (1974) and the record low is 17°C (2008).
Gadag weather in June
In June, Gadag averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 40°C (1998) and the record low is 17°C (2013).
Gadag weather in July
In July, Gadag averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 4% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 19°C (2013).
Gadag weather in August
In August, Gadag averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (1977) and the record low is 17°C (1980).
Gadag weather in September
In September, Gadag averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (1974) and the record low is 17°C (1996).
Gadag weather in October
In October, Gadag averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2002) and the record low is 14°C (1991).
Gadag weather in November
In November, Gadag averages a high of 30°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 39°C (1997) and the record low is 10°C (2007).
Gadag weather in December
In December, Gadag averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 38°C (1982) and the record low is 9°C (1983).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gadag
February is the sunniest month in Gadag, with estimated sunshine of 80% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 4%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 43% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Gadag is cloudier than 67% of India.
Humidity peaks in July at 82% and is lowest in March at 39%.
Gadag has about 109 days a year above 32°C. Gadag is cooler than 58% of India.
Gadag weather records
These records cover GADAG during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Gadag station is 41°C, on April 10, 2000. The coldest is 8°C, on January 3, 1999.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 290 mm of precipitation, on May 24, 1982.
21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Gadag
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 17°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 22°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 20°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 31° | 0.5 mm | 0 | 54% | 74% | 38° | 8° |
| February | 18° | 33° | 2.3 mm | 0 | 43% | 80% | 38° | 10° |
| March | 21° | 36° | 16 mm | 1 | 39% | 79% | 39° | 14° |
| April | 22° | 37° | 31 mm | 3 | 46% | 67% | 41° | 14° |
| May | 22° | 37° | 41 mm | 4 | 58% | 40% | 41° | 17° |
| June | 22° | 31° | 58 mm | 9 | 72% | 15% | 40° | 17° |
| July | 21° | 29° | 51 mm | 14 | 82% | 4% | 38° | 19° |
| August | 21° | 29° | 61 mm | 13 | 79% | 9% | 38° | 17° |
| September | 21° | 30° | 85 mm | 11 | 79% | 11% | 36° | 17° |
| October | 21° | 31° | 85 mm | 7 | 70% | 36% | 36° | 14° |
| November | 18° | 30° | 40 mm | 3 | 67% | 40% | 39° | 10° |
| December | 16° | 29° | 9.7 mm | 1 | 63% | 55% | 38° | 9° |
Station: GADAG, 2 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.
Gadag climate questions
How much rain does Gadag get?
Gadag gets 480 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 67 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gadag?
September is the wettest month in Gadag, with 85 mm. January is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Gadag have a year?
Gadag has about 67 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Gadag?
April is the warmest month in Gadag, with an average high of 37°C.
What is the coldest month in Gadag?
December is the coldest month in Gadag, with an average low of 16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Gadag?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Gadag station is 41°C, set on April 10, 2000. The record low is 8°C, on January 3, 1999.
What is the sunniest month in Gadag?
February is the sunniest month in Gadag, with estimated sunshine of 80% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.