Bangalore Holiday Weather Overview
Bangalore is a bustling garden city, and known as the Silicon Valley of India for its thriving IT industry. Situated on a high plateau, it enjoys a more moderate climate than much of India, which makes it an appealing destination year round.
Although some complain that the city is too Westernised and lacks the authenticity of other Indian cities, there are plenty of visitor attractions here and beyond the concrete jungle it is still possible to find old Bangalore.
Best Time to Visit Bangalore
Most tourists visit Bangalore in the winter months, between September and March. Average daytime temperatures during this period range from 28°C in September to 32°C in March, with night time temperatures falling to around 16 or 17°C.
These months are perfect for exploring Bangalore's parks and gardens. While away the hours watching a play in Cubbon Park, or enjoy the lakes and hilltops of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. The Tipu Sultan Fort's gardens are interesting at this time of year too, and a popular draw for visitors.
In January, visitors to Bangalore can enjoy the flower festival in the famous glass house of Lalbagh, with stunning displays of creativity.
September Monsoon in Bangalore
September is the rainiest month in Bangalore, followed by October - you can expect up to 10 inches of rain at this time, so if you're visiting Bangalore in this season, bring an umbrella. It doesn't rain all day every day - more like 1 in 3 days - and the rain tends to come in sudden downpours and violent thunderstorms rather than extended drizzle. There's no need to avoid the monsoon rains in Bangalore, as they are not severe enough to disrupt activities.
Summer Heat in Bangalore
April to August is the hottest time in Bangalore. In the early part of the season, you can expect average daily highs of around 34-36°C, and occasionally higher. With night time temperatures of above 20°C it can feel uncomfortably hot, but the humidity is at its lowest in April, which makes the heat more bearable.
As you progress through the summer months, the humidity increases, and the rain begins in earnest in July and August, with around 6 inches of rain in each of those months, ahead of the September monsoon.
Many visitors prefer to avoid the summer months in Bangalore, but if you do visit, bring lightweight clothing and a hat as well as plenty of sunscreen. If you need some escape from the heat, this is the ideal time to explore Bangalore's indoor attractions, such as the Nehru Planetarium and the Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. You can also get some relief from the temperatures with a visit to the fascinating Nandi Hills, a former British hill station.
Bangalore is more accessible during the hot months than some other Indian cities due to the less extreme temperatures, but if you are not used to these kinds of temperatures, it's still important to allow yourself time to adapt and acclimatise.
Best months to visit Bangalore?
January and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Bangalore. The weather averages gathered from Bangalore weather forecast and Bangalore weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 28°c and average of 307.6667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Bangalore?
January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 16°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Bangalore?
July and September receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 185.72mm.
Travelling to Bangalore? Check out our Weather averages of Bangalore to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Bangalore section.