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Shravanabelagola weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Shravanabelagola at a glance

Best time
Dec – Jan
Warmest month
Apr · 34°
Sunshine a year
2,140 h
Rain a year
974 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
878 m

Climate in Shravanabelagola

Shravanabelagola 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 December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Shravanabelagola is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Shravanabelagola

The best time to visit Shravanabelagola is from December to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to December. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is July with 180 mm.

Shravanabelagola through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Shravanabelagola in the dry season

Nov – Apr

64

Good

  • 28–34 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Shravanabelagola in the rainy season

May – Oct

41

Fair

  • 28–33 °C by day
  • 4.5 h of sun a day
  • 112 rainy days in all

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 – May

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shravanabelagola for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – January

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

47

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: December – January

October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 23°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

06:1418:06

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 06:01–06:42 · evening 17:37–18:19
Blue hour
Morning 05:52–06:01 · evening 18:19–18:27

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.

October in Shravanabelagola compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 28° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°28°
Night-time low19°18°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Shravanabelagola in October?

In October, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 52 min06:14 – 18:06
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
75 %on averageAll months
Hot days
3 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %5 %

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
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Shravanabelagola

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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December has the better holiday weather in Shravanabelagola: score 86 against 47. Daytime highs are about the same. December has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.

October vs December, Shravanabelagola
MonthOctoberDecember
Holiday weather score4786better
Daytime high28°28°
Night-time low19°15°
Sunshine4.7 h6.2 hbetter
Rainy days174better
Rainfall147 mm22 mmbetter
Muggy days223better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Shravanabelagola month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

81January29° · 7.9 h

In January, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in January
67February31° · 8.4 h

In February, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in February
48March34° · 8.3 h

In March, Shravanabelagola is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 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 Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in March
35April34° · 7.4 h

In April, Shravanabelagola is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in April
22May33° · 6.4 h

In May, Shravanabelagola is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 28 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 Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in May
39June29° · 4.3 h

In June, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 10 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 Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in June
47July28° · 3.7 h

In July, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 180 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in July
47August28° · 3.8 h

In August, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 141 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in August
45September29° · 4.3 h

In September, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 110 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in September
47October28° · 4.7 h

In October, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in October
69November28° · 5.1 h

In November, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in November
86December28° · 6.2 h

In December, Shravanabelagola is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Shravanabelagola.

Shravanabelagola in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Shravanabelagola

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in April (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 186 days a year, mostly from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 19°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan8129°15°7.9 h15
FebruaryFeb6731°16°8.4 h15
MarchMar4834°19°8.3 h316
AprilApr3534°21°7.4 h947
MayMay2233°21°6.4 h17110
JuneJun3929°20°4.3 h19124
JulyJul4728°20°3.7 h22180
AugustAug4728°20°3.8 h20141
SeptemberSep4529°19°4.3 h17110
OctoberOct4728°19°4.7 h17147
NovemberNov6928°17°5.1 h967
DecemberDec8628°15°6.2 h422

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

12.86° N, 76.49° E · 878 m · Asia/Kolkata

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Shravanabelagola

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,140 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 8.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 3.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.7 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Shravanabelagola, 39 % 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 Shravanabelagola: 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.

Per year
974 mm on 138 days
Wettest month
Jul · 180 mm
Driest month
Jan · 5 mm
OctoberRainy days 17Rainfall 147 mm

In October, Shravanabelagola has about 17 rainy days with 147 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Shravanabelagola

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 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 Shravanabelagola

How breezy and how cloudy Shravanabelagola 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Shravanabelagola typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
64 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Feb · 27 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 95 %
OctoberCloud cover 75 %Sunshine 4.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Shravanabelagola: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Shravanabelagola

How often the day gets hot in Shravanabelagola (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
143 days
Hottest month
Apr · 34 °C
Hot months
Feb – May

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 3Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Shravanabelagola has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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

Planning a trip to Shravanabelagola

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Shravanabelagola 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.

Shravanabelagola has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    39

    Poor

    • 34 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    25

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    47

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    47

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    84

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 2 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
7,990 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

Shravanabelagola 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April: Season
  5. May: Peak
  6. June: Season
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October: Season
  11. November: Peak
  12. 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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Shravanabelagola vs Hassan

In October Hassan has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 47). During the day Hassan is 1 °C cooler than Shravanabelagola. Hassan gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Shravanabelagola vs Hassan, in October
in OctoberShravanabelagolaHassan
Holiday weather score4753
Daytime high28°27°
Sunshine5 h4 h
Rainy days1718
Best timeDec – JanNov – Jan

Through the year

OctoberShravanabelagola 28°Hassan 27°
ShravanabelagolaHassan
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In October, Shravanabelagola ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 13ShravanabelagolaThis page28°47
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Frequently asked questions about Shravanabelagola

When is the best time to visit Shravanabelagola?

The best time to visit Shravanabelagola 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 Shravanabelagola?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.

When does it rain most in Shravanabelagola?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is July with 180 mm. The driest month is January with 5 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Shravanabelagola get?

Shravanabelagola gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Shravanabelagola in?

Shravanabelagola is on UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Shravanabelagola?

A nonstop flight from London to Shravanabelagola takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,990 km.

When is cyclone season in Shravanabelagola?

Shravanabelagola 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 Shravanabelagola?

Shravanabelagola has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 25, summer holidays 47, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 84.