AI-generatedVijayapura at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 749 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 606 m
Climate in Vijayapura
Vijayapura 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 39 °C, while August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Vijayapura is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vijayapura
The best time to visit Vijayapura is from November to January. In November, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. From February to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 147 mm.
Vijayapura through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vijayapura in the dry season
Nov – May
Fair
- 30–39 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Vijayapura in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 79 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
Feb – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – January
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:1918:06
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 06:06–06:48 · evening 17:37–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 18:20–18:28
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 Vijayapura compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Vijayapura in October?
In October, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 11 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 23 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 Vijayapura.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:19 – 18:06
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
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 Vijayapura
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 Vijayapura: score 75 against 48. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 103 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vijayapura month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January31° · 8.2 h
In January, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in January57February34° · 8.7 h
In February, Vijayapura is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 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 Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in February49March37° · 8.8 h
In March, Vijayapura is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in March47April39° · 8.3 h
In April, Vijayapura is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in April40May39° · 7.9 h
In May, Vijayapura is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in May21June33° · 4.7 h
In June, Vijayapura is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 143 mm. On about 25 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 Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in June32July30° · 3.7 h
In July, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in July37August30° · 4.0 h
In August, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in August37September31° · 4.6 h
In September, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 147 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in September48October31° · 5.9 h
In October, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 11 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 23 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 Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in October68November31° · 6.8 h
In November, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura in November75December30° · 7.4 h
In December, Vijayapura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Vijayapura.
Vijayapura 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 Vijayapura
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in December (17°), the warmest in April (25°). 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 159 days a year, mostly from June to October.
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 | 72 | 31° | 17° | 8.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 34° | 19° | 8.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 37° | 23° | 8.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 39° | 25° | 8.3 h | 4 | 16 |
| MayMay | 40 | 39° | 25° | 7.9 h | 7 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 33° | 23° | 4.7 h | 17 | 143 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 30° | 22° | 3.7 h | 18 | 139 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 30° | 21° | 4.0 h | 17 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 31° | 21° | 4.6 h | 16 | 147 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 31° | 21° | 5.9 h | 11 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 31° | 19° | 6.8 h | 4 | 22 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 30° | 17° | 7.4 h | 1 | 5 |
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
16.82° N, 75.72° E · 606 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Vijayapura
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 5.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Vijayapura, 50 % 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 Vijayapura: 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, Vijayapura has about 11 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Vijayapura
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (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 Vijayapura
How breezy and how cloudy Vijayapura 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 Vijayapura typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Vijayapura: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Vijayapura
How often the day gets hot in Vijayapura (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, Vijayapura has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Vijayapura
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Vijayapura 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.
Vijayapura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 7.8 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 40 min
- Distance
- 7,600 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
Vijayapura 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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Vijayapura vs Solapur
In October Vijayapura has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 41). During the day Solapur is 2 °C warmer than Vijayapura.
| in October | Vijayapura | Solapur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Vijayapura
When is the best time to visit Vijayapura?
The best time to visit Vijayapura 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 Vijayapura?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Vijayapura?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 147 mm. The driest month is February with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vijayapura get?
Vijayapura gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.8 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Vijayapura in?
Vijayapura is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vijayapura?
A nonstop flight from London to Vijayapura takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,600 km.
When is cyclone season in Vijayapura?
Vijayapura 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 Vijayapura?
Vijayapura has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 36, summer holidays 35, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 74.