Winter
Dec → Feb28 to 32°
nights 17 to 18°
- 4 rainy days · 25 mm
- 10.4 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
- Jan29°recommended
- Feb32°recommended
- Mar34°fair
- Apr35°not recommended
- May32°not recommended
- Jun30°not recommended
- Jul28°not recommended
- Aug29°not recommended
- Sep29°fair
- Oct29°recommended
- Nov27°recommended
- Dec28°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi), month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 17° | 10.6 h | 12 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| February | 32° | 18° | 11.3 h | 6 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| March | 34° | 20° | 11.7 h | 13 mm | 2 d | |
| April | 35° | 22° | 11.4 h | 44 mm | 6 d | |
| May | 32° | 22° | 10 h | 165 mm | 18 d | |
| June | 30° | 21° | 8.9 h | 108 mm | 20 d | |
| July | 28° | 21° | 8 h | 195 mm | 24 d | |
| August | 29° | 21° | 8.6 h | 159 mm | 19 d | |
| September | 29° | 21° | 9.4 h | 119 mm | 21 d | |
| October | 29° | 20° | 9.3 h | 198 mm | 20 d | ✓ |
| November | 27° | 19° | 9 h | 130 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| December | 28° | 18° | 9.4 h | 56 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi), in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Mysore Palace) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May32 to 35°
nights 20 to 22°
- 9 rainy days · 74 mm
- 11 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 30°
nights 21°
- 21 rainy days · 154 mm
- 8.5 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov27 to 29°
nights 19 to 21°
- 19 rainy days · 149 mm
- 9.2 h of sun
Book early for October to February
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi), month by month
EventsMysore DasaraSeptember to OctoberDiwaliOctober to NovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi), month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- September to OctoberMysore Dasara big crowds
In September or October, Mysore Palace is lit up every evening for ten days, before an elephant procession through the city.
- October to NovemberDiwali
Between mid-October and November, oil lamps and firecrackers fill the streets of Bangalore, Mysore and the surrounding villages.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended29°17° at night
- 12 mm · 3 d
- 10.6 h
High season, book early
February
Recommended32°18° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 11.3 h
High season, book early
March
Fair34°20° at night
- 13 mm · 2 d
- 11.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended35°22° at night
- 44 mm · 6 d
- 11.4 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended32°22° at night
- 165 mm · 18 d
- 10 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended30°21° at night
- 108 mm · 20 d
- 8.9 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended28°21° at night
- 195 mm · 24 d
- 8 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended29°21° at night
- 159 mm · 19 d
- 8.6 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair29°21° at night
- 119 mm · 21 d
- 9.4 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended29°20° at night
- 198 mm · 20 d
- 9.3 h
High season, book early
November
Recommended27°19° at night
- 130 mm · 15 d
- 9 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended28°18° at night
- 56 mm · 7 d
- 9.4 h
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
February. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
March. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (13 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 165 mm of rain over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. A very wet month, 108 mm of rain over 20 days. Expect 8.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. A very wet month, 195 mm of rain over 24 days. Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. A very wet month, 159 mm of rain over 19 days. Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Frequent rain: 119 mm over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 29 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Frequent rain: 198 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
November. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Frequent rain: 130 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 56 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
October to February: over these months, recorded highs range from 27 to 32 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Mysore Palace).
Which month should you avoid in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 195 mm over 24 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Mysore Palace).
What is the hottest month in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
April, with 35 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mysore Palace).
What is the coldest month in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
November, with 27 °C at best during the day and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mysore Palace).
What is the driest month in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
February: 6 mm over 1 day of rain, against 198 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
March, with 11.7 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Karnataka (Mysore and Hampi)?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in February: 32 °C in the afternoon, 18 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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