The short answer
When to go to Udupi
November to February brings dry, comfortable weather well suited to temple visits and Malpe beach. The monsoon here is unusually intense—June to August can bring over a metre of rain in a single month—so this stretch is best avoided, and April to May turns hot and humid before the rains arrive. Temple floors can be very hot underfoot in the afternoon, so seniors should wear socks, visit the Sri Krishna Temple in the early morning to avoid both heat and queues, and check sea conditions before any boat trip to St. Mary's Islands.
Month by month
Udupi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 21°C | 1 mm | Warm, dry, comfortable coastal days | |
| February | 34°C | 22°C | 0 mm | Dry and sunny | |
| March | 34°C | 24°C | 3 mm | Warm, still dry | |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 24 mm | Hot and humid; pre-monsoon showers | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 183 mm | Hot; monsoon builds fast | |
| June | 30°C | 23°C | 1177 mm | Extremely heavy monsoon rain | |
| July | 28°C | 23°C | 1350 mm | Wettest month; rough seas | |
| August | 28°C | 23°C | 787 mm | Still very wet | |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 292 mm | Rain easing | |
| October | 31°C | 23°C | 191 mm | Clearing skies, warm | |
| November | 32°C | 22°C | 71 mm | Warm, mostly dry | |
| December | 33°C | 21°C | 16 mm | Dry, ideal for temple and beach visits |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Udupi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Warm, dry, comfortable coastal days
- February: Dry and sunny
- November: Warm, mostly dry
- December: Dry, ideal for temple and beach visits
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warm, still dry
- October: Clearing skies, warm
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Hot and humid; pre-monsoon showers
- September: Rain easing
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Hot; monsoon builds fast
- June: Extremely heavy monsoon rain
- July: Wettest month; rough seas
- August: Still very wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Udupi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Udupi?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Udupi, with March and October also good. November to February brings dry, comfortable weather well suited to temple visits and Malpe beach. The monsoon here is unusually intense—June to August can bring over a metre of rain in a single month—so this stretch is best avoided, and April to May turns hot and humid before the rains arrive. Temple floors can be very hot underfoot in the afternoon, so seniors should wear socks, visit the Sri Krishna Temple in the early morning to avoid both heat and queues, and check sea conditions before any boat trip to St. Mary's Islands.
Which months should I avoid in Udupi with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; monsoon builds fast Extremely heavy monsoon rain
When does it rain most in Udupi?
July is the wettest month, with about 1350 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 34°C.