Best time to visit Mangalore, India

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The best time to visit Mangalore is October-November

Mangalore can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, October-November is the best time to go.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 35℃ (94℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 21℃ (70℉) around August.

The days are longest in Mangalore in January, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. The wet season in Mangalore usually falls during the months surrounding July each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Mangalore below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.

Warmest month

April

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

January

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Mangalore seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Mangalore as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Mangalore is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Mangalore

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Mangalore for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Mangalore climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Mangalore for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Mangalore in January

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 64%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Mangalore in February

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Mangalore in March

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Mangalore in April

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 11 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Mangalore in May

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 17 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Mangalore in June

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 445mm (18") over 29 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Mangalore in July

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 604mm (24") over 31 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
31 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Mangalore in August

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 456mm (18") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Mangalore in September

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 218mm (9") over 25 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Mangalore in October

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 143mm (6") over 22 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Mangalore in November

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 14 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Mangalore in December

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mangalore in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Mangalore is usually April, where temperatures tend to rise to around 34℃ (93℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Mangalore is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Mangalore is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Mangalore, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in January are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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