January in Bangalore — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.7/10January averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bangalore at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
February in Bangalore — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.4/10February averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bangalore at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
March in Bangalore — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 8.3/10March averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
April in Bangalore — reliably good (6th best month)
Good · 7.5/10April averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.4 daylight hours.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
May in Bangalore — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6/10May averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 146 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 26 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
June in Bangalore — reliably good (8th best month)
Good · 7/10June averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 117 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
July in Bangalore — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10July averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 179 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
August in Bangalore — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 167 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
September in Bangalore — reliably good (7th best month)
Good · 7.4/10September averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 105 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 26 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
October in Bangalore — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10October averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 188 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
November in Bangalore — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 7.7/10November averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bangalore — 2 points higher on the same scale.
December in Bangalore — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.3/10December averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bangalore at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
