Best Time to Visit Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Bengaluru is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Bengaluru for sunny, dry weather is December–April — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June and November–April; the wetter half falls in May and July–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21°C / 69.8°F in December to 27.8°C / 82°F in April, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 169 mm / 6.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bengaluru's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5°C70.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 23.7°C74.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.8°C82°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 21°C69.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bengaluru?
The best time to visit Bengaluru for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bengaluru's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bengaluru?
The rainy season at Bengaluru, Karnataka runs through May and July–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 72 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is September (169 mm / 6.7 in).
What is the driest month in Bengaluru?
The driest month in Bengaluru is January, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bengaluru?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bengaluru — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 169 mm / 6.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 21°C / 69.8°F.
Is Bengaluru climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bengaluru figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bengaluru specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.