When is the best time to visit Bengaluru, India?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Bengaluru are January, February, December. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

What is the weather like in Bengaluru year-round?

Bengaluru has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 21°C in December to 27°C in April, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.0 and 9.7 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Bengaluru?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Bengaluru are May (6.0/10), July (6.5/10), August (6.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Bengaluru?

October is the wettest month in Bengaluru, averaging about 188 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Bengaluru?

March sees the most sun in Bengaluru, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.

Is Bengaluru a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?

Bengaluru is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.

How is the bestime.to score for Bengaluru calculated?

Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Bengaluru: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Best Time to Visit Bengaluru: January, February

January: the best month of the year in Bengaluru

Best window · 9.7/10

January averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bengaluru at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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, a hat and real sun protection.

February ranks 2nd of 12 for Bengaluru — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.4/10

February averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bengaluru (2nd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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, a hat and real sun protection.

March in Bengaluru — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in March, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.

That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April holds up well in Bengaluru — 6th best month

Good · 7.5/10

April 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Bengaluru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

146 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bengaluru — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.

June holds up well in Bengaluru — 8th best month

Good · 7/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 117 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Bengaluru: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

July averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 179 mm — wet for this destination — but about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Bengaluru: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

167 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bengaluru — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in Bengaluru — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

105 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bengaluru — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

October in Bengaluru: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

October averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 188 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Bengaluru — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

November averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 109 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Bengaluru — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.3/10

At 21°C (70°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 36 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bengaluru at 9.3/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.

Budget for 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, a hat and real sun protection.