When is the best time to visit Mysuru, India?

In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Mysuru are January, February. 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 Mysuru year-round?

Mysuru has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 22°C in January to 30°C in April, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.8 and 9.7 out of 10.

Which months should I avoid in Mysuru?

The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Mysuru are May (4.8/10), August (4.8/10), October (5.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

When is the rainy season in Mysuru?

August is the wettest month in Mysuru, averaging about 285 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.

Which is the sunniest month in Mysuru?

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

Is Mysuru a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?

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

How is the bestime.to score for Mysuru calculated?

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

Best Time to Visit Mysuru: January, February

January in Mysuru — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

January averages 22°C (72°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 8 mm for the month, with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

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

Figure on 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 in Mysuru — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 8.7/10

February averages 25°C (77°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 0 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Mysuru (2nd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

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

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March in Mysuru: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 7.5/10

Days in March average 28°C (82°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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 Mysuru — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

April in Mysuru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

April averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 daylight hours.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for 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 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Mysuru — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.8/10

Days in May average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 72% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

180 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th 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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Mysuru — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

June in Mysuru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

June averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 114 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for 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 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Mysuru — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

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

At 114 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on 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 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Mysuru: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.8/10

At 25°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 285 mm, but with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th 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 Mysuru — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

September in Mysuru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

At 24°C (75°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

105 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 7th 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 Mysuru — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Mysuru: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

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

At 153 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for 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 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Mysuru — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

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

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? January scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December holds up well in Mysuru — 3rd best month

Good · 7.9/10

At 22°C (72°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Mysuru — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.