Best time to visit Mysore, India

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The best time to visit Mysore is March

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

During the warmer months, temperatures in Mysore can rise to a maximum of 37℃ (99℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 14℃ (57℉).

If you’re keen to see the sights of Mysore during the day, the sun stays up the longest around May. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Mysore in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.

Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Mysore, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.

Warmest month

April

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

May

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Mysore seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Mysore as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Mysore 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 Mysore

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 Mysore 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.

Mysore 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 Mysore 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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JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
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SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

Mysore in January

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 59%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Mysore in February

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Mysore in March

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 47%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

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


Mysore in April

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 53%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 18 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.


Mysore in May

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 114mm (4") over 24 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

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


Mysore in June

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 22 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

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


Mysore in July

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 21 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

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


Mysore in August

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 90mm (4") over 25 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

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


Mysore in September

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 105mm (4") over 23 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Mysore in October

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 168mm (7") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Mysore in November

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 89mm (4") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Mysore in December

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 10 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Mysore in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Mysore is usually April, where temperatures tend to rise to around 36℃ (96℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Mysore 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 Mysore is generally around October, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of October too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Mysore, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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