The short answer
When to go to Hampi
November to January is the most comfortable season for exploring Hampi's exposed, boulder-strewn ruins, with cool mornings essential before the heat builds. February remains workable but March to May turns extremely hot, often above 38-40°C on ground with almost no shade -- genuinely risky for seniors climbing between temples. June to September brings the monsoon, with heat easing but frequent rain and humidity; October marks the start of cooler, drier conditions. (Climate figures are for Ballari/Bellary, the nearest weather station to Hampi.)
Month by month
Hampi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 16°C | 3 mm | Cool mornings, warm days; ideal for ruins | |
| February | 34°C | 18°C | 2 mm | Warming up; still comfortable early | |
| March | 38°C | 21°C | 6 mm | Getting hot; exposed sites tiring by midday | |
| April | 40°C | 24°C | 17 mm | Extreme heat on exposed boulder terrain | |
| May | 40°C | 24°C | 54 mm | Very hot; risky for seniors outdoors | |
| June | 35°C | 23°C | 59 mm | Hot with monsoon onset; some relief | |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 43 mm | Warm with scattered rain | |
| August | 32°C | 23°C | 70 mm | Humid with periodic showers | |
| September | 32°C | 22°C | 111 mm | Rain increasing; still humid | |
| October | 32°C | 21°C | 89 mm | Cooling down; good for touring | |
| November | 31°C | 18°C | 40 mm | Comfortable and dry; ideal season | |
| December | 30°C | 16°C | 6 mm | Cool mornings, pleasant days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Hampi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, warm days; ideal for ruins
- November: Comfortable and dry; ideal season
- December: Cool mornings, pleasant days
Good, with small trade-offs: February and October
- February: Warming up; still comfortable early
- October: Cooling down; good for touring
Possible, with planning: June, July, August and September
- June: Hot with monsoon onset; some relief
- July: Warm with scattered rain
- August: Humid with periodic showers
- September: Rain increasing; still humid
Best avoided with parents or children: March, April and May
- March: Getting hot; exposed sites tiring by midday
- April: Extreme heat on exposed boulder terrain
- May: Very hot; risky for seniors outdoors
Useful answers
Best time to visit Hampi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Hampi?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Hampi, with February and October also good. November to January is the most comfortable season for exploring Hampi's exposed, boulder-strewn ruins, with cool mornings essential before the heat builds. February remains workable but March to May turns extremely hot, often above 38-40°C on ground with almost no shade -- genuinely risky for seniors climbing between temples. June to September brings the monsoon, with heat easing but frequent rain and humidity; October marks the start of cooler, drier conditions. (Climate figures are for Ballari/Bellary, the nearest weather station to Hampi.)
Which months should I avoid in Hampi with elderly parents?
March, April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Getting hot; exposed sites tiring by midday Extreme heat on exposed boulder terrain
When does it rain most in Hampi?
September is the wettest month, with about 111 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 40°C.