AI-generatedMysore at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,014 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 757 m
Climate in Mysore
Mysore 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 July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Mysore is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:1318:05
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 06:00–06:41 · evening 17:37–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 18:18–18:27
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 Mysore in October?
In October, Mysore is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 150 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:13 – 18:05
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %2 %
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 Mysore
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 4.7 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Mysore, 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 Mysore
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 Mysore: 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, Mysore has about 18 rainy days with 150 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mysore
How breezy and how cloudy Mysore 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 Mysore 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 77 % of the sky over Mysore: mostly cloudy, with about 4.7 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 Mysore
How often the day gets hot in Mysore (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, Mysore has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Mysore
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in May (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 217 days a year, mostly from April 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 | 88 | 28° | 17° | 7.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 31° | 18° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 33° | 20° | 8.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 33° | 22° | 7.2 h | 9 | 48 |
| MayMay | 35 | 32° | 22° | 6.1 h | 17 | 112 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 28° | 21° | 4.2 h | 19 | 129 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 26° | 21° | 3.8 h | 23 | 176 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 27° | 21° | 3.8 h | 20 | 153 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 27° | 20° | 4.4 h | 17 | 112 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 27° | 20° | 4.7 h | 18 | 150 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 27° | 19° | 5.1 h | 11 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 27° | 17° | 6.2 h | 4 | 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
12.30° N, 76.64° E · 757 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Mysore
The best time to visit Mysore is from December to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to December. From March to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 176 mm.
Mysore through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mysore in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 27–33 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Mysore in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 26–32 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 113 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mysore for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mysore
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 Mysore: score 90 against 55. Daytime highs are about the same. December has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 90better |
| Day high | 27° | 27° |
| Night low | 20° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 150 mm | 31 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 25 | 6better |
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 – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Mysore month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January28° · 8 h
In January, Mysore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in January74February31° · 8 h
In February, Mysore 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 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in February59March33° · 8 h
In March, Mysore is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in March45April33° · 7 h
In April, Mysore is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in April35May32° · 6 h
In May, Mysore is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 112 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in May50June28° · 4 h
In June, Mysore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 129 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in June53July26° · 4 h
In July, Mysore is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 176 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in July53August27° · 4 h
In August, Mysore is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 153 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in August56September27° · 4 h
In September, Mysore is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 112 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in September55October27° · 5 h
In October, Mysore is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 150 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in October73November27° · 5 h
In November, Mysore is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mysore.
Mysore in November90December27° · 6 h
In December, Mysore is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mysore.
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Mysore vs. Ooty
In October the holiday weather in Mysore and Ooty is about equally good (score 55 vs. 55). During the day Ooty is 7 °C cooler than Mysore. Ooty gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Mysore | Ooty |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 22 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Mysore ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Mahé28°29°66
- 12MysoreThis page27°55
Planning a trip to Mysore
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mysore 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.
Mysore has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 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
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,050 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
Mysore 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 Mysore
When is the best time to visit Mysore?
The best time to visit Mysore is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mysore?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Mysore?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 176 mm. The driest month is January with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mysore get?
Mysore gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Mysore in?
Mysore uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mysore?
A nonstop flight from London to Mysore takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,050 km.
When is cyclone season in Mysore?
Mysore 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 Mysore?
Mysore has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 53, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 89.
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