January in Hampi — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.1/10January averages 24°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 1 mm for the month, with about 21 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hampi at 9.1/10 — 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 Hampi — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 7.9/10February averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 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.
March in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.3/10March averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
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 Hampi — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
April in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.1/10April averages 31°C (89°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.3 daylight hours.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
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 Hampi — 3 points higher on the same scale.
May in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.1/10May averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 88 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 12.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Hampi — 4 points higher on the same scale.
June in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.6/10June averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Hampi — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
July in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.5/10July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 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 Hampi — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
August in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.8/10August averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 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 Hampi — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
September in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.6/10September averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 138 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 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 Hampi — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
October in Hampi — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10October averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 95 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Hampi — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
November in Hampi — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 8.4/10November averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 sunny days and 11.3 daylight hours.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
December in Hampi — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 8.4/10December averages 24°C (75°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 12 mm for the month, with about 15 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
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.
