Dakshina Kannada has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in March and drop to their lowest in December, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌞 | 33.0°C | 19.3°C | 26.1°C | 64% | 7 | 1.6 | 5.39 |
| February | 🔥 | 35.2°C | 20.8°C | 28.0°C | 60% | 3 | 1.9 | 6.04 |
| March | 🔥 | 36.6°C | 22.9°C | 29.7°C | 62% | 12 | 2.0 | 6.39 |
| April | 🔥 | 36.3°C | 24.7°C | 30.5°C | 68% | 38 | 2.0 | 6.49 |
| May | 🌧️ | 34.9°C | 24.9°C | 29.9°C | 75% | 179 | 2.2 | 5.62 |
| June | 🌧️ | 30.7°C | 23.9°C | 27.3°C | 86% | 885 | 2.8 | 4.15 |
| July | 🌧️ | 28.3°C | 23.3°C | 25.8°C | 90% | 1023 | 2.9 | 4.08 |
| August | 🌧️ | 28.3°C | 23.2°C | 25.7°C | 90% | 729 | 2.6 | 4.66 |
| September | 🌧️ | 29.2°C | 22.9°C | 26.0°C | 88% | 327 | 2.1 | 5.27 |
| October | 🌧️ | 30.4°C | 22.1°C | 26.2°C | 85% | 233 | 1.6 | 5.09 |
| November | 🌞 | 30.5°C | 20.1°C | 25.3°C | 78% | 77 | 1.4 | 5.03 |
| December | 🌞 | 31.2°C | 18.9°C | 25.0°C | 70% | 17 | 1.4 | 5.09 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 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.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in March, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the summer months. Humidity stays high (around 76%), peaking during summer months, which creates warm and humid conditions.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Dakshina Kannada's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 38.7°C in April 1998, and its coldest dropped to 16.4°C in November 2007. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 2011 the coolest.
The warmest year in Dakshina Kannada's recorded history was 2024 (avg: 27.9°C), while the coldest was 2011 (avg: 26.4°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 22.7°C | 27.5°C | 32.3°C | 4535 | 78% | 2.1 m/s |
2024 | 23.3°C | 27.9°C | 32.6°C | 4478 | 79% | 1.9 m/s |
2023 | 22.7°C | 27.7°C | 32.8°C | 2787 | 74% | 1.8 m/s |
2022 | 21.9°C | 26.9°C | 31.8°C | 4032 | 79% | 1.8 m/s |
2021 | 22.6°C | 27.1°C | 31.7°C | 4033 | 80% | 1.8 m/s |
2020 | 22.8°C | 27.6°C | 32.4°C | 4756 | 78% | 1.9 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 23.0°C | 27.9°C | 32.9°C | 3792 | 75% | 2.0 m/s |
2018 | 22.1°C | 27.4°C | 32.6°C | 2906 | 75% | 1.9 m/s |
2017 | 22.6°C | 27.5°C | 32.5°C | 2794 | 75% | 2.0 m/s |
2016 | 22.5°C | 27.5°C | 32.5°C | 3056 | 75% | 2.0 m/s |
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Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), March is typically the hottest month in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, with average high temperatures around 36.6°C.
December is the coldest month in Dakshina Kannada, with average low temperatures around 18.9°C.
July receives the most rainfall with approximately 1023 mm, while February is the driest with 3 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 38.7°C in April 1998. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 16.4°C in November 2007.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Dakshina Kannada receives the most sunlight in April with an average solar radiation of 6.49 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Karnataka.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
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.
