Tumkūr, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Tumkūr, Karnataka gets 951 mm of precipitation a year over about 88 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 16°C).

Tumkūr climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Tumkūr, Karnataka has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 27°C in December to 34°C in April. September is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Tumkūr get?

Tumkūr gets 951 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 88 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 77% of India.

September is the wettest month, with 182 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 15.

Tumkūr weather by month

Tumkūr weather in January

In January, Tumkūr averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (1992).

Tumkūr weather in February

In February, Tumkūr averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (2005) and the record low is 8°C (1975).

Tumkūr weather in March

In March, Tumkūr averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The March record high is 38°C (1999) and the record low is 13°C (1994).

Tumkūr weather in April

In April, Tumkūr averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The April record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 17°C (1976).

Tumkūr weather in May

In May, Tumkūr averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2024) and the record low is 16°C (1992).

Tumkūr weather in June

In June, Tumkūr averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2003) and the record low is 18°C (1983).

Tumkūr weather in July

In July, Tumkūr averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 102 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 4% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (1987) and the record low is 16°C (1983).

Tumkūr weather in August

In August, Tumkūr averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 144 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. The August record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (1981).

Tumkūr weather in September

In September, Tumkūr averages a high of 29°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 182 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (1984) and the record low is 17°C (1978).

Tumkūr weather in October

In October, Tumkūr averages a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 166 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 13°C (1974).

Tumkūr weather in November

In November, Tumkūr averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The November record high is 33°C (2002) and the record low is 11°C (1973).

Tumkūr weather in December

In December, Tumkūr averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (1974) and the record low is 11°C (1981).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tumkūr

February is the sunniest month in Tumkūr, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 4%. Over the year the sun shines about 34% of daylight hours. Tumkūr is cloudier than 78% of India.

Humidity peaks in July at 81% and is lowest in March at 44%.

Tumkūr has about 71 days a year above 32°C. Tumkūr is cooler than 84% of India.

Tumkūr weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Tumkūr station is 39°C, on April 25, 2016. The coldest is 8°C, on February 3, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 306 mm of rain, on September 1, 1986.

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

The best time to visit Tumkūr

Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 17°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 21°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 19°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January1.8 mm162%57%33°10°
February7.1 mm150%73%36°
March21 mm244%68%38°13°
April61 mm548%57%39°17°
May108 mm867%26%38°16°
June81 mm975%12%38°18°
July102 mm1381%4%38°16°
August144 mm1579%9%33°18°
September182 mm1379%13%38°17°
October166 mm1277%26%38°13°
November57 mm677%22%33°11°
December19 mm373%44%33°11°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Tumkūr climate questions

How much rain does Tumkūr get?

Tumkūr gets 951 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 88 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Tumkūr?

September is the wettest month in Tumkūr, with 182 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Tumkūr have a year?

Tumkūr has about 88 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Tumkūr?

April is the warmest month in Tumkūr, with an average high of 34°C.

What is the coldest month in Tumkūr?

January is the coldest month in Tumkūr, with an average low of 16°C.

What is the record high temperature in Tumkūr?

The record high at the Tumkūr station is 39°C, set on April 25, 2016. The record low is 8°C, on February 3, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Tumkūr?

February is the sunniest month in Tumkūr, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station BANGALORE (67 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station BANGALORE.