AI-generatedHampi at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 629 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 428 m
Climate in Hampi
Hampi 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 38 °C, while August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Hampi is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:1518:04
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:44 · evening 17:35–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:02 · evening 18:17–18:26
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 Hampi in October?
In October, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min06:15 – 18:04
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Hampi
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 5.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Hampi, 47 % 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 Hampi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
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 30 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 Hampi: 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, Hampi has about 13 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Hampi
How breezy and how cloudy Hampi 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 Hampi typically peaks at 13 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 63 % of the sky over Hampi: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 Hampi
How often the day gets hot in Hampi (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, Hampi has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Hampi
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in December (18°), the warmest in May (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 186 days a year, mostly from May to November.
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 | 69 | 31° | 18° | 8.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 33° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 36° | 23° | 9.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 38° | 25° | 8.5 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 40 | 37° | 25° | 8.0 h | 7 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 32° | 24° | 4.8 h | 14 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 30° | 23° | 3.6 h | 17 | 116 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 30° | 23° | 4.0 h | 16 | 109 |
| SeptemberSep | 41 | 30° | 23° | 4.5 h | 15 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 30° | 22° | 5.6 h | 13 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 30° | 20° | 6.2 h | 5 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 30° | 18° | 7.1 h | 1 | 7 |
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
15.34° N, 76.46° E · 428 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Hampi
The best time to visit Hampi is from November to January. From February to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 119 mm.
Hampi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hampi in the dry season
Nov – May
Fair
- 30–38 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Hampi in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hampi for you.
Your best months: March, December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Hampi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Hampi: score 74 against 48. Daytime highs are about the same. December has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 74better |
| Day high | 30° | 30° |
| Night low | 22° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 4better |
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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Hampi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January31° · 8 h
In January, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in January54February33° · 9 h
In February, Hampi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in February50March36° · 9 h
In March, Hampi is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in March48April38° · 9 h
In April, Hampi is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in April40May37° · 8 h
In May, Hampi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 31 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 Hampi.
Hampi in May28June32° · 5 h
In June, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in June34July30° · 4 h
In July, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 116 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in July40August30° · 4 h
In August, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in August41September30° · 5 h
In September, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 119 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in September48October30° · 6 h
In October, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in October68November30° · 6 h
In November, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hampi.
Hampi in November74December30° · 7 h
In December, Hampi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hampi.
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Hampi vs. Gokarna
In October Hampi has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs. 35). During the day it is about as warm in Gokarna as in Hampi. Gokarna gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Hampi | Gokarna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 20 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Hampi ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Hampi
Weather for your travel dates
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Hampi 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.
Hampi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 72) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 50 min
- Distance
- 7,780 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
Hampi 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 Hampi
When is the best time to visit Hampi?
The best time to visit Hampi is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hampi?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Hampi?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 119 mm. The driest month is February with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hampi get?
Hampi gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 9.0 hours a day; in July there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Hampi in?
Hampi uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hampi?
A nonstop flight from London to Hampi takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,780 km.
When is cyclone season in Hampi?
Hampi 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 Hampi?
Hampi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 72) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 38, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 72.
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