Karnataka has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Karnataka has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C across all 26 cities, with approximately 1312 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 67%. Temperatures peak in April and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Raichur with average July highs of 32.2°C, while Chikkamagaluru is the coldest with average January lows of 14.0°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 😎 | 30.7°C | 23.2°C | 15.7°C | 36.8°C | 7.1°C | 57% | 4 | 1.9 | 5.40 |
| February | 😎 | 33.7°C | 25.5°C | 17.3°C | 40.0°C | 8.7°C | 46% | 3 | 2.0 | 6.10 |
| March | 🥵 | 36.4°C | 28.4°C | 20.4°C | 43.5°C | 11.4°C | 42% | 11 | 2.0 | 6.60 |
| April | 🥵 | 37.2°C | 30.1°C | 22.9°C | 44.9°C | 15.2°C | 48% | 34 | 2.0 | 6.70 |
| May | ⛅ | 35.1°C | 29.3°C | 23.4°C | 46.2°C | 16.9°C | 61% | 91 | 2.7 | 6.20 |
| June | 🌧️ | 30.0°C | 26.0°C | 22.0°C | 44.5°C | 16.7°C | 77% | 260 | 3.8 | 4.90 |
| July | 🌧️ | 28.3°C | 24.8°C | 21.3°C | 39.4°C | 15.6°C | 82% | 307 | 4.2 | 4.30 |
| August | 🌧️ | 28.2°C | 24.6°C | 21.0°C | 37.5°C | 16.5°C | 83% | 247 | 3.7 | 4.50 |
| September | 🌧️ | 28.5°C | 24.6°C | 20.7°C | 37.3°C | 14.9°C | 83% | 168 | 2.5 | 5.00 |
| October | ⛅ | 28.6°C | 24.2°C | 19.8°C | 39.2°C | 11.8°C | 81% | 131 | 1.7 | 5.00 |
| November | 😎 | 28.4°C | 23.1°C | 17.7°C | 36.5°C | 8.1°C | 76% | 44 | 1.9 | 5.00 |
| December | 😎 | 28.9°C | 22.4°C | 16.0°C | 35.9°C | 6.7°C | 68% | 12 | 2.0 | 5.00 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 26 cities in Karnataka
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 26 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in April, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 83% in August · annual avg 67%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Karnataka's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 2008 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 26.3°C), while the coldest year was 2008 (avg: 25.0°C).
Averaged across all 26 cities in Karnataka · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 26 cities in Karnataka · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 26 cities in Karnataka for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 30.9°C | 25.4°C | 19.9°C | 42.6°C | 8.1°C | 1529 | 70% | 2.6 m/s |
2024 | 31.6°C | 26.3°C | 21.0°C | 45.0°C | 8.6°C | 1571 | 69% | 2.4 m/s |
2023 | 32.1°C | 26.2°C | 20.3°C | 42.3°C | 9.1°C | 989 | 64% | 2.5 m/s |
2022 | 30.3°C | 25.2°C | 20.0°C | 43.5°C | 8.6°C | 1613 | 72% | 2.3 m/s |
2021 | 30.3°C | 25.3°C | 20.2°C | 42.2°C | 9.5°C | 1560 | 72% | 2.3 m/s |
2020 | 30.8°C | 25.6°C | 20.4°C | 44.4°C | 9.4°C | 1659 | 71% | 2.4 m/s |
2019 | 31.9°C | 26.3°C | 20.6°C | 44.6°C | 8.2°C | 1373 | 66% | 2.5 m/s |
2018 | 31.9°C | 25.9°C | 19.9°C | 44.4°C | 7.9°C | 945 | 62% | 2.5 m/s |
2017 | 31.6°C | 25.8°C | 19.9°C | 44.0°C | 10.2°C | 1104 | 65% | 2.3 m/s |
2016 🔥 | 32.3°C | 26.2°C | 20.1°C | 43.7°C | 9.6°C | 1004 | 63% | 2.5 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
