Climate Insights for Chikmagalūr

The climate in Chikmagalūr is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1587mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 370mm of rainfall. Chikmagalūr 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Chikmagalūr sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 21°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Chikmagalūr is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1587mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 370mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 361mm 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.

Chikmagalūr is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chikmagalūr, which began on March 20, 2026. Chikmagalūr 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Chikmagalūr is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chikmagalūr 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.