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Bengaluru weather in January

January in Bengaluru is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (58°F). The month usually brings about 2 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

  • Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
  • It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Bengaluru.
  • Rain is well below Bengaluru's usual level (around 97% less).
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 16°C, so pack a layer.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

30°C

86°F

Avg low

15°C

58°F

Rainfall

2 mm

very dry

Humidity

61%

relative

Sky

24%

cloud · mostly sunny

Bengaluru weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Bengaluru
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January30°C / 86°F15°C / 58°F2 mm61%24%
February33°C / 91°F16°C / 60°F5 mm50%24%
March35°C / 96°F19°C / 66°F13 mm43%30%
April36°C / 97°F22°C / 71°F41 mm46%48%
May33°C / 92°F22°C / 71°F100 mm63%66%
June30°C / 86°F20°C / 69°F79 mm73%84%
July29°C / 85°F20°C / 68°F80 mm75%89%
August29°C / 84°F20°C / 67°F101 mm77%89%
September29°C / 84°F19°C / 67°F143 mm79%80%
October28°C / 83°F19°C / 65°F123 mm79%67%
November28°C / 82°F17°C / 62°F56 mm76%56%
December28°C / 83°F15°C / 60°F17 mm72%44%

What to pack for January

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is January a good time to visit Bengaluru?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other India cities in January

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Bengaluru in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Bengaluru?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Bengaluru, with highs around 30°C and about 2 mm of rain.

How warm is Bengaluru in January?

Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bengaluru in January?

Bengaluru typically gets around 2 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bengaluru (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.