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Shivamogga, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Shivamogga, Karnataka?
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).
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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 17° | 31° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 22° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 29° |
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.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 24 days, to April 26, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Shivamogga got 62 mm of rain, against a normal of 589 mm for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 28 mm.
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. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 3% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 7% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 3%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 35% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover CHITRADURGA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 271 mm of precipitation, 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
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 30° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 55% | 66% | 38° | 9° |
| February | 19° | 33° | 5.6 mm | 1 | 48% | 76% | 38° | 9° |
| March | 21° | 36° | 13 mm | 1 | 51% | 69% | 39° | 14° |
| April | 23° | 36° | 44 mm | 3 | 62% | 51% | 41° | 16° |
| May | 22° | 35° | 64 mm | 5 | 75% | 24% | 40° | 17° |
| June | 22° | 31° | 45 mm | 8 | 83% | 10% | 38° | 18° |
| July | 21° | 29° | 61 mm | 15 | 89% | 3% | 39° | 18° |
| August | 21° | 28° | 78 mm | 15 | 86% | 7% | 34° | 18° |
| September | 21° | 29° | 100 mm | 11 | 85% | 10% | 35° | 17° |
| October | 20° | 30° | 126 mm | 9 | 80% | 26% | 37° | 14° |
| November | 18° | 29° | 42 mm | 5 | 70% | 30% | 34° | 10° |
| December | 17° | 29° | 7.1 mm | 1 | 62% | 51% | 38° | 9° |
Station: CHITRADURGA, 99 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.
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?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.