Climate Insights for Chikmagalūr

The climate in Chikmagalūr is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 926mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 323mm 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Chikmagalūr sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°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 May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Chikmagalūr is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 926mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 323mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 322mm less than June, 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Chikmagalūr, which began on June 21, 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Chikmagalūr is during January, February, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°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.