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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 |
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| January | 20-29°C, pleasant and dry | moderate | moderate |
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| February | 21-30°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 23-32°C, warming up with occasional dust | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Temperatures begin to rise significantly. | |
| April | 24-34°C, hot and humid | low | low |
⚠ Hottest month, with a high risk of heatwaves. | |
| May | 23-33°C, hot with pre-monsoon showers | low | low |
⚠ Intense heat continues, interspersed with heavy, unpredictable rain. | |
| June | 22-28°C, heavy monsoon rains | low | low |
⚠ Southwest monsoon brings heavy, persistent rainfall. | |
| July | 21-27°C, heavy monsoon rains | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon continues, impacting outdoor activities. | |
| August | 21-27°C, moderate monsoon showers | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon rains begin to subside, but can still be significant. | |
| September | 21-28°C, intermittent showers | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 20-28°C, pleasant with occasional light showers | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 19-27°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 18-26°C, cool and dry | high | high |
⚠ Peak tourist season due to holidays and excellent weather. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
March
Holi
The festival of colors, celebrated with enthusiasm across the city.
November
Kannada Rajyotsava
Celebration of Karnataka's formation day, with cultural events and parades.
October
Diwali
The festival of lights, marked by fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings.
February
Bengaluru International Film Festival
A major cinematic event showcasing films from around the world.
March
Ugra Narasimha Swamy Jathra
An annual temple festival with processions and cultural performances.
Insider timing tips
- •The shoulder months of September and October offer a good balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds than the peak December-January period.
- •While the monsoon (June-August) brings heavy rain, it also transforms the surrounding landscapes into lush green vistas and significantly reduces accommodation costs.
- •April and May are the hottest months, making outdoor exploration challenging, but they offer the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
- •The city experiences a distinct dry season from December to March, which is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities, but also sees the highest tourist influx and prices.
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