Weather in Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, India is a sprawling and vibrant metropolis in the state of Karnataka. Sitting at roughly 13.0°N, it falls in the tropical monsoon climate zone.
Climate Overview
South India's coastal areas see year-round high humidity. The southwest monsoon waters Kerala and Karnataka, while the northeast monsoon feeds Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Temperatures in Bangalore range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Bangalore
Bangalore's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 5 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 31°C, nights around 22°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 37°C, nights around 26°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 32°C, nights around 24°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 23°C. The northeast monsoon brings the main rains to the far south now.
Today's Weather in Bangalore
Live conditions in Bangalore — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Our hourly forecast for Bangalore covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Bangalore
The 7-day forecast for Bangalore shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Karnataka region.
Air Quality in Bangalore
Air quality in Bangalore is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust all influence AQI in larger urban areas. Winter is typically the worst period for Bangalore.
Quick facts about Bangalore
Bangalore has a population of about 84,43,675; sits at 12.97°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Karnataka often type the weather query in Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ). The Kannada word for weather is ಹವಾಮಾನ, commonly transliterated as havamana, havaamaana, havamaana. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Bangalore. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Karnataka
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Karnataka. See the "More in Karnataka" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.