Climate Insights for Kārkala

Udupi, State of Karnataka, India

Hottest
March
32°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
July
947mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kārkala is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3646mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 947mm of rainfall. Kārkala is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Feb Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Mar Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Apr Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Jul Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Dec Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21°
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Average
Min

Kārkala sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 113mm May Precipitation: 276mm Jun Precipitation: 725mm Jul Precipitation: 947mm Aug Precipitation: 649mm Sep Precipitation: 401mm Oct Precipitation: 311mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Dec Precipitation: 45mm
Precipitation

Kārkala is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3646mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 304mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 947mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 943mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Kārkala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kārkala, which began on March 20, 2026. Kārkala 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 March at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 427mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2321mm across the season with a monthly average of 774mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 834mm across the season with a monthly average of 278mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 26°
Mar 27°
Apr 28°
May 27°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 26°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Kārkala is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kārkala 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
725 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
947 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
649 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
401 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
311 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
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