India GOMurudeshwar weather
Best time: Oct–May (diving), Nov–Feb
Murudeshwar is hot and humid all year, with daytime highs between 29 and 35 °C. November to February is dry and the sea is open; April and May are the hottest months; from June to September the monsoon brings more than 900 mm of rain a month at its peak and the sea is closed.
Jun–Sep: diving closed, beach closures after drowningsMonth by month
🟩 Best time · 🟢 Good time · 🟧 Better avoid. Bar height is the daytime high.
| Month | °C | Rain | Humidity | Season |
| January | 20–33 | 0 mm · 0 d | 69% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
| February | 21–33 | 0 mm · 0 d | 72% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
| March | 23–34 | 1 mm · 0 d | 74% | Good time · Sea open for swimming |
| April | 25–35 | 13 mm · 1 d | 76% | Good time · Rough sea, swim with care |
| May | 26–35 | 145 mm · 6 d | 78% | Better avoid · Rough sea, swim with care |
| June | 24–31 | 1056 mm · 23 d | 89% | Better avoid · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| July | 24–29 | 1248 mm · 28 d | 93% | Better avoid · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| August | 24–30 | 937 mm · 27 d | 92% | Better avoid · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| September | 24–30 | 425 mm · 16 d | 88% | Good time · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| October | 24–32 | 219 mm · 9 d | 85% | Good time · Rough sea, swim with care |
| November | 23–34 | 34 mm · 2 d | 76% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
| December | 22–34 | 9 mm · 0 d | 69% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
Long-term averages from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Open in India GOMurudeshwar weather by season
Long-term averages for the weather station at nearby Shirali; the month-by-month table is above.
November to February: dry and warm
Daytime highs of 33–34 °C, nights of 20–23 °C, almost no rain and humidity around 70%. The sea is open and this is the best time to come.
March to May: hot and humid
Highs climb to 35 °C in April and May and nights stay at 25–26 °C. The first storms arrive in May, with about 145 mm of rain, and the sea is already rough from April.
June to September: the monsoon
The rain is heavy: about 1,056 mm in June, 1,248 mm over 28 rainy days in July and 937 mm in August. Highs drop to 29–31 °C, humidity reaches 93%, and the sea is closed.
October: the turn
Rain falls to about 219 mm over 9 days, highs are around 32 °C and the sea is still rough. Jog Falls inland is still in its strongest season.
What the weather means for your plans
Sea and beach. Swimming is possible roughly from November to March; April, May and October bring rough water, and from June to September the sea is closed. The town beach has been closed after drownings, so the calendar is a guide, not a promise. More on the beaches page.
Netrani. Dive and snorkel trips to Netrani Island run from October to May and stop through the monsoon; trips are also cancelled whenever the coast guard closes the sea.
Waterfalls. Jog Falls, about 90 km inland, runs strongest from July to October, during and just after the monsoon, depending on releases from the dam upstream. The small fall at Apsarakonda flows only from June to October.
Monsoon days out. Boats to the Basavaraja Durga island fort do not run in the monsoon, and the climb to the Ottinene viewpoint turns slippery. The temple itself is open all year.
What to pack
The heat is steady all year, so the list changes mostly with the rain.
- Light, covering clothes — Loose cotton that also works for the temple: the sanctum asks for a dhoti or formal trousers for men and a saree or chudidar with dupatta for women. See the dress code page.
- Sun cover — Highs do not drop below 29 °C even in the monsoon. A hat, sunscreen and water for the open headland and the beach.
- Rain gear, June to September — An umbrella or rain jacket and sandals that can get wet; from June to August there are more than 20 rainy days a month.
- Torch — For any sunset viewpoint outside town and for the unlit road from the station.
Looking for today's forecast?
This page shows long-term averages. For the forecast for the next few days, use the India Meteorological Department (mausam.imd.gov.in), especially for heavy-rain warnings in the monsoon.
FAQ
What is the best time to visit Murudeshwar for good weather?
November to February: dry, with highs of 33–34 °C and the sea open. October to May is the wider window if you are coming to dive at Netrani.
What is the hottest month in Murudeshwar?
April and May, with average highs of 35 °C and nights of 25–26 °C. May also brings the first storms.
Which month gets the most rain?
July, with about 1,248 mm over 28 rainy days. June and August are close behind.
What is the weather in Murudeshwar in October?
Highs around 32 °C, nights around 24 °C and about 219 mm of rain over 9 days. The sea is still rough, but Jog Falls is still running strong.
Is it a good time to visit Murudeshwar now?
Check the month: November to February is best, March, April, September and October are fine, and May to August is better avoided because of heat and then the monsoon.
Facts checked: 15 October 2026. Prices and hours are approximate; check locally.