Useful Tips
- The UV index in Mangalore is extremely high throughout the year, so you should use a broad spectrum sunscreen and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
- Since you can do jungle tours in Mangalore, we suggest you wearing shorts or Bermuda shorts, cotton shirts, water shoes, and insect repellent.
The weather in Mangalore, India
Mangalore has a monsoon climate characterized by tropical maritime air masses coming from the Arabian Sea. There are two seasons of six months each, the wet and dry. The annual rainfall is 3,479 mm (137 in), and the temperature does not vary much throughout the year, days are hot and sultry, while nights are mild and pleasant. The annual average temperature is 27°C (81°F).
What to bring by season
Rainy season (May to October): this season in Mangalore has torrential rains accruing up to 1,059 mm (41.7 in) of rainfall in about 30 days a month. The rainiest months are June and July, while in May and October the rainfall is lower, reaching around 230 mm (9 in) in 10 days. The average temperature is 27°C (81°F), and the hottest months are May and October, with an average from 25 to 32°C (77-90°F), while from June to September temperatures range from 23 to 29°C (73-84°F). The relative humidity is very high and the sea is warm, with temperatures from 27 to 30°C (81-86°F). To travel during this season we recommend bringing a raincoat, waterproof shoes, clothing made of light materials to keep you cool and dry, a swimsuit, sunglasses, and a hat or cap.
Dry season (November to April): the dry months of Mangalore are hotter, with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the day, the maximum temperatures range from 31 to 33°C (88-91°F), while at night the minimum temperatures range from 22 to 26°C (72-79°F). Although most of the season is dry, in April and May there are moderate rainfall from 40 to 71 mm (1.6-2.8 in) in three or six days a month. The humidity is not as high as in the previous season, and the sea reaches an average temperature of 29°C (84°F). We recommend bringing fresh clothes made of natural materials, including T-shirts, shorts, Bermuda shorts, and dresses, as well as flip-flops, a swimsuit, and sunglasses.
