Best months in Bengaluru, India

Best Time to Visit Bengaluru, India

Climate guide for Bengaluru, India — updated 2026

Travel window January, February, March, November, December Peak: January · 9.6/10 climate score
Months to avoid May
Visit score

Bengaluru on the map · best months to visit

Bengaluru, India

  • Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November, December
  • Avoid monthsMay
  • Visit score now7/10
Coordinates
12.97°, 77.59°
Quick answer

Plan your trip for January, February, March, November, December. Expect average highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C, and about 4 rainy days a month. Skip May when heavy rainfall sets in.

Peak score
9.6/10
January Climate score
Warmest month
33°C
April Average daytime high
Coldest month
15°C
January Average overnight low
Wettest month
23d
July Rainy days per month

Travel score by month

Each score weighs temperature comfort, rain, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Higher is better.

January · 9.6/10
9.6 Jan
9.5 Feb
9.1 Mar
7.1 Apr
5.4 May
6.9 Jun
7 Jul
7 Aug
7.4 Sep
7.9 Oct
8.6 Nov
9.3 Dec
Excellent (7–10) Mixed (5–6) Tough (0–4)

Month-by-Month Recommendation

Tap any month to open its full weather page. Cards highlight score, temperature, rain, and comfort.

Climate normals

Compare the monthly shape of temperature highs/lows and rainfall before locking in your dates.

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLow

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 15°C . Feb: 30°C / 16°C . Mar: 32°C / 19°C . Apr: 33°C / 21°C . May: 31°C / 21°C . Jun: 28°C / 20°C . Jul: 26°C / 20°C . Aug: 26°C / 20°C . Sep: 26°C / 19°C . Oct: 27°C / 18°C . Nov: 26°C / 17°C . Dec: 25°C / 16°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 32 mm 64 mm 96 mm 128 mm 160 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 9 mm. Feb: 4 mm. Mar: 11 mm. Apr: 32 mm. May: 141 mm. Jun: 134 mm. Jul: 185 mm. Aug: 140 mm. Sep: 109 mm. Oct: 140 mm. Nov: 78 mm. Dec: 35 mm.

Season by Season

Season cards explain why scores rise and fall, with a representative month picked for each.

Spring

Avg score 7.2/10

Mar, Apr, May

Average highs of 32°C (90°F) with 8 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.2/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Spring. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Summer

Avg score 7/10

Jun, Jul, Aug

Average highs of 27°C (81°F) with 20 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Summer.

Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.

Autumn

Avg score 8/10

Sep, Oct, Nov

Average highs of 26°C (79°F) with 14 rainy days per month. Climate score: 8/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Autumn.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Winter

Avg score 9.5/10

Dec, Jan, Feb

Average highs of 27°C (81°F) with 2 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.5/10.

This month falls at the middle of Winter.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Bengaluru are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is low.

Consider avoiding May due to heavy rainfall.

Packing depends on the season. In peak months (January, February, March, November, December), light layers and sun protection are typical essentials.

Yes! January earns a climate score of 9.6/10 and is one of the best months to visit Bengaluru. Warm conditions, with highs averaging 26.8°C (80°F). Rain is rare, falling on about 1 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

Yes! February earns a climate score of 9.5/10 and is one of the best months to visit Bengaluru. Hot conditions, with highs reaching 29.5°C (85°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain is rare, falling on about 0 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.