Karwar, India

Karnataka · India

Karwar is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 77,139. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

77,139 Population 7,162/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
133.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population77,139
Density7,162/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain133.9 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population77,139
Population Density7,162 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates14.8136°, 74.1297°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation133.9 inches (3,401 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karwar

Karwar is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 77,139. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Karwar

Karwar has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3301 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 15° / 31.8° 9.0
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 36.2° 1.7
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 18.2° / 37.8° 6.0
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 21.5° / 38.8° 31.0
May 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 38° 130.7
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 22.4° / 33.5° 628.0
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 22.6° / 29.2° 1,176.7
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 22.3° / 29.5° 578.8
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 21.7° / 30° 439.4
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.3° / 30.1° 242.2
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 16.7° / 29.4° 43.7
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 16.2° / 29.6° 14.4
Karwar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 133.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above India avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density7,162/sq mi
Coordinates14.8136°N, 74.1297°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.9"
252% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 43.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 3 144 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 35.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 43.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 27.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in

Karwar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 133.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (43.8") and February the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Karwar

Institution Type Founded Website
Divekar College Of Commerce College - ,
Government Polytechnic College College - ,

Schools in Karwar

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shivaji High School - - - -
Shivaji High School - - - -
St. Michael's Convent School - - - -
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Museums in Karwar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Warship And Aircraft Museum

Farmers Markets in Karwar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Maket
Fruit and Vegetable Market
New Market

Hotels in Karwar

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emerald Bay, Karwar, Sterling Holidays
Hotel Mahamaya

Restaurants in Karwar

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangarappa Hotel
Geeta Chicken Center a
Hotel Happinezz
Karwar Chicken
Shagun Hotel
Shree Annapurneshwari Hotel
Vihar Hotel

Castles in Karwar

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sadashivagad Fort

Clinics in Karwar

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Pikles New Nursing Home

Bus Stations in Karwar

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karwar Bus stand

Gas Stations in Karwar

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #1388819729
IN #4323696595

Banks in Karwar

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Syndicate Bank

Airports Near Karwar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goa Dabolim International AirportGOILarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karwar

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Church of Our Lady of Springs
Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat Dargah
Shantadurga Temple
Shree Mahaladeva Mahasati Devi Devastana
St. Joseph's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Karwar

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 6
Hotels 1
Parks 6
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Karwar

8 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Karwar Aquarium
🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Polem beach
  • • Polem Hidden Beach
  • • Rabindranath Tagore Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Sadashivagad Fort
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Oyster Rock Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Bomma Gudda
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Sadashivgad Esturay Viewpoint

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Karwar?

Karwar has a population of 77,139 residents and is located in India. The population density is 7,162 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karwar?

Karwar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 133.9 inches.

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