Best Time to Visit Mysore, Karnataka, India
Mysore is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mysore for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June and August and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and July and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in December to 27.8°C / 82°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mysore, Karnataka, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mysore'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 | 23°C73.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25°C77°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 22.3°C72.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mysore?
The best time to visit Mysore for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mysore's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mysore?
The rainy season at Mysore, Karnataka runs through April–May and July and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 55 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is October (155 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in Mysore?
The driest month in Mysore is January, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23°C / 73.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mysore?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mysore — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, May, July, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 155 mm / 6.1 in in October, and the coldest month averages 22.3°C / 72.1°F.
Is Mysore climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mysore 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 Mysore specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.