Climate guide for Mysuru, India

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About Mysuru

Mysuru is a sightseeing destination in India. Plan around the drier months outside peak monsoon for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for sightseeing travel. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Mysuru's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Mysuru, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in India.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Mysuru ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Mysuru sightseeing days.

Things to do in Mysuru

Mysuru, India. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Mysuru: the short answer

The best time to visit Mysuru is January, followed by February, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 22°C with 8 mm of rain and about 22 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are August, May. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.5/10.

Across the year Mysuru swings from 22°C in January to 30°C in April, a 8-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in February to 285 mm in August. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Mysuru is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: April (30°C). Coolest: January (22°C). Driest: February (0 mm). Wettest: August (285 mm).

Mysuru month by month

January in Mysuru — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

January averages 22°C (72°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 8 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days 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.

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 Mysuru — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

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

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mysuru at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Mysuru — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

March averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack 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 sunny days 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.

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 — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

May in Mysuru — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

May averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 180 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.8/10 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 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) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 114 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.3/10 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 Mysuru — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

July in Mysuru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

July averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 114 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 sunny days 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.

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 Mysuru — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Mysuru — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

August averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

285 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.8/10 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 Mysuru — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

September in Mysuru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

September averages 24°C (75°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 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.5/10 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 Mysuru — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Mysuru — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

October averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 153 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 9.7/10 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 Mysuru — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

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

Good · 7.8/10

November averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 sunny days 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.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Mysuru — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Mysuru — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.9/10

December averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 3rd 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 packable rain layer.

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

Frequently asked

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 historical sunny days.
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 sunny days.
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 sunny days 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 historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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