Bangalore, India Climate & Monthly Averages
Bangalore has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. April is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; December is the coldest at 79°.
Rain, not cold, divides the year in Bangalore
Bangalore averages 74°F (23°C) across the year, with 9.6 hours of sunshine a day and 41.7 inches (1060 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from December, at 79°F (26°C), to April, at 92°F (34°C).
The wet-and-dry rhythm at a glance
December is the coolest month, with highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows near 62°F (17°C). At its warmest, in April, Bangalore runs to 92°F (34°C) in the afternoon and back to 70°F (21°C) by dawn. March is the brightest month at 11.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.6.
Between the average April and the average December lie 6°C, a narrower spread than about 83% of the cities we track. 3 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running January through March. July is the wettest month at 6.5 inches (164 mm) over 24 days; February is the driest. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, March through May being the unbroken run.
Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 103°F (40°C) and the lowest daily minimum 51°F (11°C).
More climate facts for Bangalore
- Hottest month: April - highs near 92°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (40°C) high · 51°F (11°C) low
- Wettest month: July (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
- Annual swing: 6°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 70%
Choosing the right part of the year in Bangalore
Choose dates by rain, not just temperature
November to March is the sweet spot for Bangalore - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 83°F (29°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
What the humidity changes
Pack for Bangalore with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Note the gap between afternoon and night: April pairs 92°F (34°C) with 70°F (21°C).
Warm all year: the monthly rain pattern
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Bangalore's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 10.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.4 h
February
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.7 h
March
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.0 h
April
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
May
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 12.7 h
June
- Rain
- 21 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.9 h
July
- Rain
- 24 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 12.8 h
August
- Rain
- 21 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.5 h
September
- Rain
- 21 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.2 h
October
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
November
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.5 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.4 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Bangalore's coolest part of the year: December, November, July.
Monthly temperature and rain table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 60° | 2 | 0.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 11.4 h | 7% | 64% |
| February | 86° | 62° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.3 h/day | 11.7 h | 3% | 53% |
| March | 90° | 67° | 3 | 0.6 in | 11.6 h/day | 12.0 h | 10% | 49% |
| April | 92° | 70° | 5 | 1.3 in | 11.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 16% | 52% |
| May | 89° | 71° | 16 | 4.7 in | 10.3 h/day | 12.7 h | 51% | 69% |
| June | 83° | 69° | 21 | 5.4 in | 8.7 h/day | 12.9 h | 70% | 79% |
| July | 81° | 68° | 24 | 6.5 in | 7.3 h/day | 12.8 h | 78% | 81% |
| August | 81° | 67° | 21 | 5.7 in | 8.0 h/day | 12.5 h | 69% | 80% |
| September | 81° | 67° | 21 | 5.7 in | 8.6 h/day | 12.2 h | 69% | 81% |
| October | 81° | 66° | 16 | 5.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 11.8 h | 53% | 77% |
| November | 80° | 65° | 12 | 4.3 in | 8.8 h/day | 11.5 h | 39% | 76% |
| December | 79° | 62° | 6 | 1.5 in | 9.4 h/day | 11.4 h | 19% | 74% |
How Bangalore compares for rain and warmth
- Bangalore sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 74°F (23°C) as an annual average, 41.7 inches (1060 mm) of precipitation and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
How the calendar changes in warm-weather Bangalore
March through May
March through May runs hot here - highs near 91°F (33°C), nights near 69°F (21°C), and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
June through August
June through August is hot here - highs near 81°F (27°C), nights near 68°F (20°C), and rain falls on around 66 of the 90 days.
September through November
Through September through November, Bangalore runs hot: 81°F (27°C) by day, 66°F (19°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 49 of the 90 days.
December through February
December through February in Bangalore runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); rain comes on about 9 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.
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Bangalore temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.