AI-generatedBengaluru at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 892 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 920 m
Climate in Bengaluru
Bengaluru has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while November is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Bengaluru is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:0918:01
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:56–06:38 · evening 17:33–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:56 · evening 18:14–18:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bengaluru in October?
In October, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:09 – 18:01
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 20 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %11 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bengaluru
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Bengaluru, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bengaluru
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bengaluru: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bengaluru has about 17 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bengaluru
How breezy and how cloudy Bengaluru is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bengaluru typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Bengaluru: mostly cloudy, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bengaluru
How often the day gets hot in Bengaluru (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bengaluru has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bengaluru
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 20 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in May (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from September to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 156 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 27° | 15° | 7.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 30° | 16° | 8.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 32° | 19° | 8.3 h | 2 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 33° | 21° | 7.8 h | 7 | 44 |
| MayMay | 44 | 31° | 21° | 7.0 h | 15 | 118 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 28° | 20° | 4.5 h | 17 | 105 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 26° | 20° | 3.7 h | 19 | 120 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 26° | 20° | 3.9 h | 17 | 117 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 27° | 19° | 4.4 h | 16 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 26° | 19° | 4.6 h | 17 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 26° | 17° | 4.8 h | 11 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 26° | 16° | 5.8 h | 5 | 31 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.97° N, 77.59° E · 920 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Bengaluru
The best time to visit Bengaluru is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to January. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is October with 136 mm.
Bengaluru through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bengaluru in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 26–33 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Bengaluru in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 101 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bengaluru
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Bengaluru: score 94 against 59. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 94better |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 19° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 136 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 20 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Bengaluru month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January27° · 7 h
In January, Bengaluru is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in January81February30° · 8 h
In February, Bengaluru is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in February66March32° · 8 h
In March, Bengaluru is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in March55April33° · 8 h
In April, Bengaluru is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in April44May31° · 7 h
In May, Bengaluru is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in May53June28° · 5 h
In June, Bengaluru is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 105 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in June52July26° · 4 h
In July, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 120 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in July54August26° · 4 h
In August, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 117 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in August59September27° · 4 h
In September, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in September59October26° · 5 h
In October, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in October72November26° · 5 h
In November, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru in November88December26° · 6 h
In December, Bengaluru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru vs. Mysore
In October the holiday weather in Bengaluru and Mysore is about equally good (score 59 vs. 55). During the day Mysore is 1 °C warmer than Bengaluru.
| in October | Bengaluru | Mysore |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 18 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Bengaluru ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Auroville30°29°67
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- 8Mahé28°29°66
- 11BengaluruThis page26°59
Planning a trip to Bengaluru
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bengaluru in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bengaluru has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during May half-term (score 46).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Bengaluru lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Bengaluru
When is the best time to visit Bengaluru?
The best time to visit Bengaluru is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bengaluru?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. November is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Bengaluru?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is October with 136 mm. The driest month is January with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bengaluru get?
Bengaluru gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.3 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bengaluru in?
Bengaluru uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bengaluru?
A nonstop flight from London to Bengaluru takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,060 km.
When is cyclone season in Bengaluru?
Bengaluru lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Bengaluru?
Bengaluru has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during May half-term (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 53, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 91.
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