The short answer
When to go to Mangaluru
November to January is the most comfortable window for beach walks and temple visits, with October and February also good. April to June turns very hot and humid, and June to September brings some of the heaviest monsoon rainfall on India's west coast, both best avoided by older travellers. A short beach walk of 30–45 minutes in the cooler months, with a proper midday rest, suits this coastal city well.
Month by month
Mangaluru weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 22°C | 0 mm | Dry, warm and comfortable | |
| February | 32°C | 23°C | 4 mm | Warm, still comfortable | |
| March | 32°C | 24°C | 3 mm | Heat building | |
| April | 33°C | 26°C | 35 mm | Hot and humid | |
| May | 32°C | 25°C | 200 mm | Very hot and humid, pre-monsoon rain | |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 956 mm | Peak monsoon | |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 1160 mm | Heaviest rain of the year | |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 793 mm | Very heavy monsoon rain continues | |
| September | 29°C | 23°C | 332 mm | Monsoon tapering | |
| October | 30°C | 23°C | 184 mm | Post-monsoon, warm and mostly dry | |
| November | 32°C | 23°C | 75 mm | Comfortable and dry | |
| December | 32°C | 22°C | 34 mm | Warm, dry, pleasant evenings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Mangaluru seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Dry, warm and comfortable
- November: Comfortable and dry
- December: Warm, dry, pleasant evenings
Good, with small trade-offs: February and October
- February: Warm, still comfortable
- October: Post-monsoon, warm and mostly dry
Possible, with planning: March, April and September
- March: Heat building
- April: Hot and humid
- September: Monsoon tapering
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very hot and humid, pre-monsoon rain
- June: Peak monsoon
- July: Heaviest rain of the year
- August: Very heavy monsoon rain continues
Useful answers
Best time to visit Mangaluru: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Mangaluru?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Mangaluru, with February and October also good. November to January is the most comfortable window for beach walks and temple visits, with October and February also good. April to June turns very hot and humid, and June to September brings some of the heaviest monsoon rainfall on India's west coast, both best avoided by older travellers. A short beach walk of 30–45 minutes in the cooler months, with a proper midday rest, suits this coastal city well.
Which months should I avoid in Mangaluru with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid, pre-monsoon rain Peak monsoon
When does it rain most in Mangaluru?
July is the wettest month, with about 1160 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 33°C.