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Weather & Climate in Bengaluru, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bengaluru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,018 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,018 ft (920 m) |
| Area | 286.1 sq mi (741.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9719°N, 77.5937°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 1 | 69 mph | 250 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 89 mph | 293 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 255 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 29 mph | 266 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 290 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in |
Bengaluru has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.1").