Warmest month
- April, temperatures range from 33.4 C to 21.2 C
Coldest month - January, temperatures range from 25.7 C to 15.3 C
Situated at a height of 949 metres (3113
ft.) Above the sea level, the city is blessed with salubrious climate
throughout the year. Most of the homes and schools in Bangalore didn't
have fans till the beginning of the nineties. In summer while the
rest of India wilted in the heat, Bangaloreans would snuggle under
warm blankets at night. Thus Bangalore came to be called the Air-conditioned
city in India. The city has dry tropical savannah type of climate.
The rains are very frequent and the summers are warm. Winters are
cold. But no weather goes to its extreme. One can visit the city any
time of the year and enjoy the pleasant climate but it is advisable
to avoid the rainy season between July and September. This typical
climate attracted the retired people to make Bangalore their home
giving the city another nickname “ The Pensioner’s Paradise”.
However, the city once famed for its refreshing climate is now traveling
the polluted path to heat and dust.
Today, in summer
the maximum temperature can rise to 36°C while the minimum temperature
can drop to 20°C. In winter the maximum temperature can rise to
27°C and fall to less than 17°C. In spite of the maximum weather
of 36°C, Bangalore is considered to be one of the coolest cities
of India.
The monsoons begin
in July and carry on till September. This is a lovely time when everything
turns lush green. About 85% of the rainfall is recorded between 4 and
7 in the evening. Hence carrying an umbrella would be a wise thing to
do.
Bangalore has a pleasant climate. The greenery of the city is an added
attraction along with the climate. The numerous gardens and parks, streets
lined with trees are very soothing in what would have been a jungle
of concrete.
