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Monthly climate in Bengaluru, India

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Bengaluru features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 22 °C (71 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 13 °C (56 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (96 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1109 mm (43.7 inches) and receives 149 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Bengaluru enjoys an average of 3588 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 21 minutes to 12 hours 51 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Bengaluru, India §

The warmest months in Bengaluru are March, April and May, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 28 °C (80 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, November and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 22 to 23 °C (71 - 73 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Bengaluru experiences 318 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Bengaluru, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 31°C
(88°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(91°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(86°F)
Mean maximum 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)
Average high 28°C
(82°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(80°F)
Daily mean 22°C
(72°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(71°F)
Average low 17°C
(63°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 18°C
(65°F)
Mean minimum 15°C
(59°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 15°C
(59°F)
Minimum 13°C
(56°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 14°C
(58°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Bengaluru, India §

Bengaluru usually has the most precipitation in July, September and October, with an average of 20 rainy days and 164 mm (6.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Bengaluru are January, February and March. On average, 12 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Bengaluru, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 12 (0.5) 9 (0.3) 16 (0.6) 37 (1.5) 133 (5.2) 121 (4.7) 164 (6.5) 154 (6.1) 162 (6.4) 165 (6.5) 108 (4.2) 29 (1.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 1 2 6 16 21 23 23 19 19 12 5

Monthly sunshine hours in Bengaluru, India §

The sunniest months in Bengaluru are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 15 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Bengaluru: January, August and November receive an average of 8 hours 39 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Bengaluru, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 266 309 346 338 349 283 271 259 287 296 270 307
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 26m 11h 42m 12h 3m 12h 24m 12h 42m 12h 51m 12h 47m 12h 31m 12h 10m 11h 49m 11h 30m 11h 21m

Solar UV radiation in Bengaluru, India §

Bengaluru experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High / Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 11. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Bengaluru UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Bengaluru, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 11 13 13 14 13 14 14 14 14 12 11 10

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Bengaluru, India

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Bengaluru. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Bengaluru's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.