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Mangaluru, 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 Mangaluru, Karnataka?
Mangaluru, Karnataka gets 3492 mm of precipitation a year over about 130 rainy days. March is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).
Tropical monsoon climate
Mangaluru, Karnataka has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 29°C in July to 34°C in April. July is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 22° | 33° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 24° | 34° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 23° | 32° |
How much rain does Mangaluru get?
Mangaluru gets 3492 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 130 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 95% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 1034 mm. January is the driest, with 1 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 29.
Mangaluru weather by month
Mangaluru weather in January
In January, Mangaluru averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 38°C (1980) and the record low is 15°C (1984).
Mangaluru weather in February
In February, Mangaluru averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 17°C (1980).
Mangaluru weather in March
In March, Mangaluru averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 40°C (1985) and the record low is 19°C (2008).
Mangaluru weather in April
In April, Mangaluru averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 38°C (2004) and the record low is 20°C (1997).
Mangaluru weather in May
In May, Mangaluru averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 163 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (1980) and the record low is 20°C (1973).
Mangaluru weather in June
In June, Mangaluru averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 935 mm of precipitation over about 24 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (1974) and the record low is 20°C (2001).
Mangaluru weather in July
In July, Mangaluru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 1034 mm of precipitation over about 29 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 3% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (1983) and the record low is 19°C (1987).
Mangaluru weather in August
In August, Mangaluru averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 691 mm of precipitation over about 26 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 33°C (2003) and the record low is 21°C (2002).
Mangaluru weather in September
In September, Mangaluru averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 321 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (2000) and the record low is 19°C (1980).
Mangaluru weather in October
In October, Mangaluru averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 204 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1975) and the record low is 18°C (1991).
Mangaluru weather in November
In November, Mangaluru averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 39°C (1979) and the record low is 16°C (1974).
Mangaluru weather in December
In December, Mangaluru averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (2016) and the record low is 12°C (1986).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Mangaluru
February is the sunniest month in Mangaluru, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 3%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 36% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Mangaluru is cloudier than 75% of India.
Humidity peaks in July at 89% and is lowest in January at 76%.
Mangaluru has about 153 days a year above 32°C. Mangaluru is hotter than 70% of India.
Mangaluru weather records
These records cover MANGALORE/BAJPE during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Mangaluru station is 41°C, on May 28, 1980. The coldest is 12°C, on December 29, 1986.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 404 mm of precipitation, on July 31, 1994.
21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Mangaluru
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 21°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 24°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 23°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 33° | 1.0 mm | 0 | 76% | 66% | 38° | 15° |
| February | 22° | 34° | 3.6 mm | 0 | 76% | 75% | 38° | 17° |
| March | 24° | 34° | 22 mm | 1 | 76% | 70% | 40° | 19° |
| April | 25° | 34° | 31 mm | 4 | 78% | 53% | 38° | 20° |
| May | 25° | 34° | 163 mm | 9 | 81% | 22% | 41° | 20° |
| June | 23° | 30° | 935 mm | 24 | 87% | 9% | 38° | 20° |
| July | 23° | 29° | 1034 mm | 29 | 89% | 3% | 39° | 19° |
| August | 23° | 29° | 691 mm | 26 | 88% | 9% | 33° | 21° |
| September | 23° | 30° | 321 mm | 18 | 87% | 14% | 36° | 19° |
| October | 23° | 32° | 204 mm | 13 | 83% | 27% | 38° | 18° |
| November | 23° | 33° | 70 mm | 5 | 79% | 30% | 39° | 16° |
| December | 22° | 33° | 16 mm | 1 | 77% | 54% | 36° | 12° |
Station: MANGALORE/BAJPE, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; 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.
Mangaluru climate questions
How much rain does Mangaluru get?
Mangaluru gets 3492 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 130 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Mangaluru?
July is the wettest month in Mangaluru, with 1034 mm. January is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Mangaluru have a year?
Mangaluru has about 130 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 29.
What is the hottest month in Mangaluru?
March is the warmest month in Mangaluru, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Mangaluru?
January is the coldest month in Mangaluru, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Mangaluru?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Mangaluru station is 41°C, set on May 28, 1980. The record low is 12°C, on December 29, 1986.
What is the sunniest month in Mangaluru?
February is the sunniest month in Mangaluru, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.