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Best time to visit Bengaluru
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Bengaluru, India
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20-29°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be cooler in the evenings. | |
| February | 22-31°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 24-33°C, warming with increasing humidity | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Temperatures start to rise significantly. | |
| April | 26-35°C, hot and humid | low | low |
⚠ Peak of the pre-monsoon heatwave season. | |
| May | 25-34°C, hot and humid with pre-monsoon showers | low | low |
⚠ Intense heat and humidity, potential for unseasonal heavy rains. | |
| June | 23-29°C, monsoon rains begin | low | low |
⚠ Heavy rainfall expected, impacting outdoor activities. | |
| July | 22-28°C, peak monsoon season | low | low |
⚠ Heavy and persistent rainfall is common. | |
| August | 22-28°C, continued monsoon | low | low |
⚠ Rainfall gradually decreases towards the end of the month. | |
| September | 22-29°C, post-monsoon with occasional showers | moderate | moderate |
⚠ The city starts to dry out, but occasional showers are still possible. | |
| October | 21-29°C, post-monsoon, pleasant | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 20-28°C, dry and pleasant | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 18-27°C, cool and dry | high | high |
⚠ Peak tourist season due to holidays and excellent weather. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
January
Republic Day
National holiday with parades and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the city.
March
Holi
Festival of colors celebrated with enthusiasm, though less intensely than in North India.
March
Ugadi
Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated with special foods and rituals.
September
Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrated with the installation of clay idols of Lord Ganesha, followed by immersion.
October
Diwali
The festival of lights, marked by fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings.
December
Christmas
Celebrated with carols, decorations, and festive events in churches and public spaces.
Insider timing tips
- •Bengaluru's monsoon is less about cyclones and more about consistent, heavy rainfall that can disrupt travel plans and outdoor activities.
- •The 'summer' months of April and May are intensely hot and humid, often exceeding 35°C, making sightseeing uncomfortable.
- •While June-August is the monsoon, it doesn't rain constantly; there are often breaks, but travel can be hampered by waterlogged roads.
- •October and November offer a sweet spot post-monsoon with pleasant temperatures and blooming flora, often coinciding with major festivals like Diwali.
- •December sees a surge in prices and crowds due to pleasant weather and holiday season, making it a peak time for both domestic and international tourists.
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