Climate Insights for Bengaluru

The climate in Bengaluru is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1033mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 179mm of rainfall. Bengaluru is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Bengaluru sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Bengaluru is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1033mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 179mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 175mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Bengaluru is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Bengaluru, which began on March 20, 2026. Bengaluru is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Bengaluru is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bengaluru based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.