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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.

Best time to visit Bengaluru, India

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	20-29°C, dry and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Pleasant weather for sightseeing • Republic Day celebrations ⚠ Can be cooler in the evenings.
February	22-31°C, dry and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Excellent weather for exploring gardens and historical sites • Start of the pleasant dry season
March	24-33°C, warming with increasing humidity	moderate	moderate	• Holi festival (usually March) • Pre-monsoon warmth ⚠ Temperatures start to rise significantly.
April	26-35°C, hot and humid	low	low	• Fewer crowds • Summer fruits like mangoes start appearing ⚠ Peak of the pre-monsoon heatwave season.
May	25-34°C, hot and humid with pre-monsoon showers	low	low	• Occasional relief from pre-monsoon showers ⚠ Intense heat and humidity, potential for unseasonal heavy rains.
June	23-29°C, monsoon rains begin	low	low	• Monsoon greenery • Lower prices ⚠ Heavy rainfall expected, impacting outdoor activities.
July	22-28°C, peak monsoon season	low	low	• Lush green landscapes • Monsoon-specific local dishes ⚠ Heavy and persistent rainfall is common.
August	22-28°C, continued monsoon	low	low	• Post-monsoon beauty • Janmashtami festival ⚠ Rainfall gradually decreases towards the end of the month.
September	22-29°C, post-monsoon with occasional showers	moderate	moderate	• Pleasant weather returns • Ganesh Chaturthi festival ⚠ The city starts to dry out, but occasional showers are still possible.
October	21-29°C, post-monsoon, pleasant	moderate	moderate	• Diwali festival (usually Oct/Nov) • Ideal weather for outdoor exploration • Post-monsoon bloom
November	20-28°C, dry and pleasant	moderate	moderate	• Excellent weather for sightseeing • Start of the cool, dry season
December	18-27°C, cool and dry	high	high	• Christmas and New Year festivities • Coolest weather of the year ⚠ 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.