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Srirangapatna weather & best time to visit

City break

Srirangapatna at a glance

Best time
Dec – Jan
Warmest month
Apr · 35°
Sunshine a year
2,130 h
Rain a year
802 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
689 m

Climate in Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna 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 35 °C, while December is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Srirangapatna is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Srirangapatna

The best time to visit Srirangapatna is from December to January. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 134 mm.

Srirangapatna through the seasons

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

Srirangapatna in the dry season

Nov – Apr

61

Good

  • 29–35 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Srirangapatna in the rainy season

May – Oct

37

Poor

  • 30–34 °C by day
  • 4.5 h of sun a day
  • 93 rainy days in all

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

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 Srirangapatna 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

41

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 23°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:1318:05

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 06:00–06:41 · evening 17:37–18:18
Blue hour
Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 18:18–18:26

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.

October in Srirangapatna compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°30°
Night-time low20°19°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Srirangapatna in October?

In October, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 134 mm. On about 14 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 Srirangapatna.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 52 min06:13 – 18:05
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
14 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
  • 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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Srirangapatna

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 Srirangapatna: score 79 against 41. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.

October vs December, Srirangapatna
MonthOctoberDecember
Holiday weather score4179better
Daytime high30°29°
Night-time low20°16°
Sunshine4.7 h6.2 hbetter
Rainy days163better
Rainfall134 mm22 mmbetter
Muggy days245better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Srirangapatna month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

76January30° · 7.9 h

In January, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in January
63February33° · 8.5 h

In February, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in February
48March35° · 8.3 h

In March, Srirangapatna is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in March
38April35° · 7.4 h

In April, Srirangapatna is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in April
23May34° · 6.2 h

In May, Srirangapatna is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 29 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 Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in May
35June31° · 4.1 h

In June, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 98 mm. On about 20 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 Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in June
38July30° · 3.7 h

In July, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 128 mm. On about 14 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 Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in July
43August30° · 3.7 h

In August, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 105 mm. On about 12 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 Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in August
42September30° · 4.3 h

In September, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 14 days, totalling 94 mm. On about 19 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 Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in September
41October30° · 4.7 h

In October, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 134 mm. On about 14 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 Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in October
61November29° · 5.0 h

In November, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in November
79December29° · 6.2 h

In December, Srirangapatna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Srirangapatna

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)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in April (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 199 days a year, mostly from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 30°Night 20°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7630°16°7.9 h13
FebruaryFeb6333°18°8.5 h13
MarchMar4835°20°8.3 h211
AprilApr3835°22°7.4 h736
MayMay2334°22°6.2 h15101
JuneJun3531°21°4.1 h1698
JulyJul3830°21°3.7 h17128
AugustAug4330°21°3.7 h15105
SeptemberSep4230°20°4.3 h1494
OctoberOct4130°20°4.7 h16134
NovemberNov6129°18°5.0 h966
DecemberDec7929°16°6.2 h322

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

12.42° N, 76.68° E · 689 m · Asia/Kolkata

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Srirangapatna

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

Per year
2,130 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 8.5 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 Srirangapatna, 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 Srirangapatna: 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
802 mm on 116 days
Wettest month
Oct · 134 mm
Driest month
Feb · 3 mm
OctoberRainy days 16Rainfall 134 mm

In October, Srirangapatna has about 16 rainy days with 134 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Srirangapatna

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 Srirangapatna

How breezy and how cloudy Srirangapatna 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Srirangapatna typically peaks at 12 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 · 94 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 4.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Srirangapatna: 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 Srirangapatna

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

Hot days a year
232 days
Hottest month
Apr · 35 °C
Hot months
Jan – Jun, Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 14Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Srirangapatna has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Srirangapatna

Weather for your travel dates

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

Srirangapatna 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.

Srirangapatna has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    41

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    25

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

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

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    41

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    41

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    78

    GoodBest holidays

    • 30 °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
8,040 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

Srirangapatna 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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Srirangapatna vs Mysore

In October the holiday weather in Srirangapatna and Mysore is about equally good (score 41 vs 40). During the day it is about as warm in Mysore as in Srirangapatna.

Srirangapatna vs Mysore, in October
in OctoberSrirangapatnaMysore
Holiday weather score4140
Daytime high30°30°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1618
Best timeDec – JanDec – Jan

Through the year

OctoberSrirangapatna 30°Mysore 30°
SrirangapatnaMysore
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In October, Srirangapatna ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Ooty19°55
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  9. 13SrirangapatnaThis page30°41
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Frequently asked questions about Srirangapatna

When is the best time to visit Srirangapatna?

The best time to visit Srirangapatna 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 Srirangapatna?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 22 °C. December is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Srirangapatna?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 134 mm. The driest month is February with 3 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Srirangapatna get?

Srirangapatna gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.5 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Srirangapatna in?

Srirangapatna is on UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Srirangapatna?

A nonstop flight from London to Srirangapatna takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,040 km.

When is cyclone season in Srirangapatna?

Srirangapatna 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 Srirangapatna?

Srirangapatna has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 25, summer holidays 41, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 78.