Shivamogga, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Shivamogga, Karnataka gets 589 mm of precipitation a year over about 73 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 17°C).

Shivamogga climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Shivamogga, Karnataka has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 28°C in August to 36°C in April. October is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Shivamogga get?

Shivamogga gets 589 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 73 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 64% of India.

October is the wettest month, with 126 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 15.

Shivamogga weather by month

Shivamogga weather in January

In January, Shivamogga averages a high of 30°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 9°C (2011).

Shivamogga weather in February

In February, Shivamogga averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (2016) and the record low is 9°C (1987).

Shivamogga weather in March

In March, Shivamogga averages a high of 36°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The March record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 14°C (2011).

Shivamogga weather in April

In April, Shivamogga averages a high of 36°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2016) and the record low is 16°C (1978).

Shivamogga weather in May

In May, Shivamogga averages a high of 35°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. The May record high is 40°C (2016) and the record low is 17°C (1982).

Shivamogga weather in June

In June, Shivamogga averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (1995) and the record low is 18°C (2014).

Shivamogga weather in July

In July, Shivamogga averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 3% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (1988) and the record low is 18°C (2004).

Shivamogga weather in August

In August, Shivamogga averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 7% of daylight hours. The August record high is 34°C (2015) and the record low is 18°C (2002).

Shivamogga weather in September

In September, Shivamogga averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The September record high is 35°C (1977) and the record low is 17°C (1994).

Shivamogga weather in October

In October, Shivamogga averages a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 126 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1981) and the record low is 14°C (2008).

Shivamogga weather in November

In November, Shivamogga averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The November record high is 34°C (1980) and the record low is 10°C (2007).

Shivamogga weather in December

In December, Shivamogga averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (1982) and the record low is 9°C (2013).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Shivamogga

February is the sunniest month in Shivamogga, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 3%. Over the year the sun shines about 35% of daylight hours. Shivamogga is cloudier than 76% of India.

Humidity peaks in July at 89% and is lowest in February at 48%.

Shivamogga has about 96 days a year above 32°C. Shivamogga is cooler than 67% of India.

Shivamogga weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Shivamogga station is 41°C, on April 28, 2016. The coldest is 9°C, on January 13, 2015.

The wettest day on record brought 271 mm of rain, on April 8, 1994.

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

The best time to visit Shivamogga

Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 17°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 22°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 20°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January2.3 mm155%66%38°
February5.6 mm148%76%38°
March13 mm151%69%39°14°
April44 mm362%51%41°16°
May64 mm575%24%40°17°
June45 mm883%10%38°18°
July61 mm1589%3%39°18°
August78 mm1586%7%34°18°
September100 mm1185%10%35°17°
October126 mm980%26%37°14°
November42 mm570%30%34°10°
December7.1 mm162%51%38°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Shivamogga climate questions

How much rain does Shivamogga get?

Shivamogga gets 589 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 73 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Shivamogga?

October is the wettest month in Shivamogga, with 126 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Shivamogga have a year?

Shivamogga has about 73 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Shivamogga?

April is the warmest month in Shivamogga, with an average high of 36°C.

What is the coldest month in Shivamogga?

January is the coldest month in Shivamogga, with an average low of 17°C.

What is the record high temperature in Shivamogga?

The record high at the Shivamogga station is 41°C, set on April 28, 2016. The record low is 9°C, on January 13, 2015.

What is the sunniest month in Shivamogga?

February is the sunniest month in Shivamogga, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CHITRADURGA (99 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CHITRADURGA.