Mangaluru, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Mangaluru climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 3% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 75% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 3%. Over the year the sun shines about 36% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 404 mm of rain, on July 31, 1994.

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

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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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January1.0 mm076%66%-2°38°15°
February3.6 mm076%75%-2°38°17°
March22 mm176%70%-1°40°19°
April31 mm478%53%-1°38°20°
May163 mm981%22%-1°41°20°
June935 mm2487%9%-1°38°20°
July1034 mm2989%3%-2°39°19°
August691 mm2688%9%-3°33°21°
September321 mm1887%14%-2°36°19°
October204 mm1383%27%-2°38°18°
November70 mm579%30%-1°39°16°
December16 mm177%54%-2°36°12°

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?

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 sunshine about 75% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MANGALORE/BAJPE (3 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MANGALORE/BAJPE.