AI-generatedKarwar at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 2,989 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Karwar
Karwar 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 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Karwar is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Karwar
The best time to visit Karwar is from November to April. In November, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to May. From November to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 913 mm.
Karwar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Karwar in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 32–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Karwar in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 114 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Nov – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2418:14
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 06:11–06:53 · evening 17:45–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:11 · evening 18:27–18:35
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.
October in Karwar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Karwar in October?
In October, Karwar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 185 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min06:24 – 18:14
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %87 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Karwar
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 Karwar: score 90 against 64. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January. January has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 22° |
| Sea | 28.6° | 28.0° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 185 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 19better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Karwar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January33° · Sea 28° · 9.0 h
In January, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in January89February33° · Sea 28° · 9.1 h
In February, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in February86March33° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In March, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in March81April34° · Sea 30° · 7.7 h
In April, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in April66May34° · Sea 30° · 6.1 h
In May, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 145 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in May61June31° · Sea 29° · 3.3 h
In June, Karwar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 757 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in June60July29° · Sea 28° · 2.8 h
In July, Karwar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 913 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in July62August30° · Sea 27° · 3.5 h
In August, Karwar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 593 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in August65September30° · Sea 28° · 4.4 h
In September, Karwar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 320 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in September64October32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In October, Karwar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 185 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in October79November34° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In November, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in November84December34° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In December, Karwar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Karwar.
Karwar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Karwar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 333 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 33° | 22° | 28.0° | 9.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 33° | 22° | 28.1° | 9.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 33° | 24° | 29.0° | 8.3 h | 1 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 34° | 26° | 29.8° | 7.7 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 66 | 34° | 27° | 29.8° | 6.1 h | 12 | 145 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 3.3 h | 29 | 757 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 29° | 24° | 28.1° | 2.8 h | 31 | 913 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 30° | 24° | 27.1° | 3.5 h | 29 | 593 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 30° | 24° | 27.6° | 4.4 h | 25 | 320 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 32° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.4 h | 20 | 185 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 34° | 24° | 28.9° | 7.2 h | 6 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 34° | 23° | 28.4° | 8.2 h | 1 | 8 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
14.81° N, 74.13° E · 9 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Karwar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.7 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Karwar ranges from 27.1 °C in August to 29.8 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.1° | 27.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.0° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.8° | 29.0° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.3° | 28.3° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.1° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.6° | 27.7° | 29.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.4° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Karwar
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 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Karwar, 46 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Karwar: 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, Karwar has about 20 rainy days with 185 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Karwar
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 15 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Karwar
How breezy and how cloudy Karwar 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 Karwar typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Karwar: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Karwar
How often the day gets hot in Karwar (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, Karwar has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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
Planning a trip to Karwar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Karwar 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.
Karwar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,660 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.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Karwar 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Karwar vs Ankola
In October the holiday weather in Karwar and Ankola is about equally good (score 64 vs 65). During the day it is about as warm in Ankola as in Karwar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Karwar | Ankola |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
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In October, Karwar ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Karwar
When is the best time to visit Karwar?
The best time to visit Karwar is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Karwar?
The sea temperature in Karwar ranges from 27.1 °C in August to 29.8 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Karwar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Karwar?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Karwar?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 913 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Karwar get?
Karwar gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.1 hours a day; in July there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Karwar in?
Karwar is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Karwar?
A nonstop flight from London to Karwar takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,660 km.
When is cyclone season in Karwar?
Karwar 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 Karwar?
Karwar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 65, summer holidays 61, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 87.