Manipal, India

Karnataka · India

Manipal is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 34,370. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

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

34,370 Population 3,423/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
178.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population34,370
Density3,423/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain178.6 in/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population34,370
Population Density3,423 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates13.3500°, 74.7833°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation178.6 inches (4,537 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Manipal

Manipal is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 34,370. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Manipal

Manipal has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3840 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 17.1° / 30.9° 30.8
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 18.1° / 34.2° 3.1
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 20.3° / 36° 6.5
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 36.8° 33.8
May 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 35.3° 203.1
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 22.3° / 31.4° 632.5
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 22.2° / 28.6° 1,235.9
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 22.1° / 28.9° 776.1
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 22° / 29.1° 499.0
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.9° 306.2
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 19.1° / 30° 80.0
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 17.9° / 30.2° 33.3
Manipal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 178.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density3,423/sq mi
Coordinates13.3500°N, 74.7833°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.6"
370% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 60.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 2 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 7.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 42.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 60.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 36.7 in
September 80°F (26°C) 17.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Manipal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in July to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 178.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (60.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Manipal

Institution Type Founded Website
Moodlakatte Institute of Technology College - ,
Sri Bhuvanendra College College - ,

Schools in Manipal

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manipal Pre-University College (MPUC) - - - -
Christ School Playground - - - -
Madhavkripa School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Manipal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JANVANI 90.8 FM - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Manipal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Corporation Bank Heritage Museum
Dr. T. M. A. Pai Museum
Manipal Museum of Anatomy & Pathology
Old Heritage Village

Libraries in Manipal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library, Doddanagudde0.0
Digital Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
MIT Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Manipal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moodubelle Market
Santhekatte Sunday Market
Sony World
Udupi Market

Hotels in Manipal

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Park
Green Park
Home Town Galleria
Hotel Madhuvan serai
Hotel Tranquil
Radisson Country Inn

Restaurants in Manipal

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adithya Mess
Charcoal BBQ
Chef Plated
Dollops
Eye of the Tiger
Hadika
Kyoto
MIT Cafeteria
New Pooja Veg Restaurant
Onesta
Pai Tiffins
Pizza Hut Delivery
Pooja Restaurant
Sindhi Mess
Sodexho
The Laughing Buddha
Vito's
ZZA bar (pizza)

Cafes in Manipal

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barista
Starbucks
Teapot

Clinics in Manipal

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amcare Clinic
Hitayu Ayurveda Centre
Manipal Homeopathy Clinic
Sonia Clinic

Train Stations in Manipal

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Udupi

Gas Stations in Manipal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
Indian Oil
Manipal Fuel Station

Banks in Manipal

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Syndicate Bank
Union Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Manipal

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canara Mall

Gyms in Manipal

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MIT Gym
MIT Recreation Club
Wellness Fit

Stadiums & Teams in Manipal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Manipal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mangaluru International AirportIXELarge Airport

Post Offices in Manipal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Manipal Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Manipal

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bread of Life Prayer & Praise Centre
Christ Church
Grace Home Bible Chapel (Brethren church)
Indrali Temple
Manipal Masjid
Prasanna Ganapathy Temple
Sri Babbuswami Daivasthana
Temple
Venugopal Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Manipal

What is the population of Manipal?

Manipal has a population of 34,370 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,423 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Manipal?

Manipal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 178.6 inches.

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