India GOUdupi weather
Best time: Nov–Feb
On the coast at 27 m, Udupi barely changes temperature through the year: daytime highs stay between 29 and 34 °C and nights between 21 and 26 °C. What changes is the rain. June and July each bring around a metre of it, on 23–28 days a month, while January to March are almost completely dry. The best window is November to February, which is also when the sea is calm and open.
Sea entry officially banned in monsoon after drowningsMonth by month
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| Month | °C | Rain | Humidity | Season |
| January | 21–33 | 2 mm · 0 d | 61% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
| February | 22–33 | 0 mm · 0 d | 62% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
| March | 24–34 | 4 mm · 0 d | 65% | Good time · Sea open for swimming |
| April | 26–34 | 33 mm · 2 d | 66% | Good time · Rough sea, swim with care |
| May | 26–34 | 189 mm · 7 d | 70% | Better avoid · Rough sea, swim with care |
| June | 24–30 | 999 mm · 23 d | 84% | Better avoid · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| July | 24–29 | 1016 mm · 28 d | 87% | Better avoid · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| August | 24–29 | 687 mm · 25 d | 87% | Better avoid · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| September | 24–30 | 344 mm · 15 d | 83% | Good time · Swimming closed (monsoon) |
| October | 24–31 | 234 mm · 10 d | 79% | Good time · Rough sea, swim with care |
| November | 23–33 | 77 mm · 4 d | 71% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
| December | 22–33 | 14 mm · 1 d | 62% | Best time · Sea open for swimming |
Long-term averages from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Open in India GOWhat each season is like
November–February, the dry season. Days of 33 °C, nights of 21–23 °C, humidity in the low sixties by December and January. November still has a few showers (about 77 mm on 4 days); December to February get almost none. The sea is open.
March–May, the hot months. Highs reach 34 °C and nights stay warm, 24–26 °C. March is still dry; April brings the first showers; May turns humid and wet, with about 189 mm on 7 days as the monsoon approaches. The sea gets rough from April.
June–September, the monsoon. Days cool to 29–30 °C, but humidity sits at 83–87% and the rain is heavy: about 999 mm in June, 1,016 mm in July, 687 mm in August and 344 mm in September. Swimming is closed and the ferry to St Mary's Island stops.
October, the shoulder. Still about 234 mm of rain on 10 days, with highs of 31 °C; the sea stays rough until November.
Best time to visit Udupi
November to February is the best time: dry, sunny and as cool as this coast gets at night, with the sea open from November to March. March and April are rated good too, only hotter, and September and October count as good for the town itself while the sea is still closed or rough. May and the core monsoon months, June to August, are the ones to avoid if you can. For the falls, the Jomlu Teertha window runs from September to February. From November to May a Yakshagana troupe (the night-long dance-drama of the coast) plays somewhere near Udupi most nights. More on planning by season is on the best time to visit Udupi page.
Festivals and the weather they fall in
Udupi's own festivals land in two very different seasons.
January, dry season
Udupi marks Makara Sankramana, the day Madhvacharya is said to have installed the Krishna image, with the Saptotsava week: evening float festivals (teppotsava) on the temple tank and three chariots on Car Street on Sankramana night, 10–16 January 2027 (expected). In even years the Paryaya follows, when one matha hands the two-year temple duty to the next: 17–18 January 2028 (expected). Both fall in the driest, most comfortable weeks of the year.
Late monsoon
Vittla Pindi, the day after Udupi's own Janmashtami, falls in the rains: 24–25 August 2027 (expected). A clay Krishna rides the golden chariot around Car Street, curd pots are broken overhead and Huli Vesha tiger dancers drum through town. Bring rain gear.
What to pack
Udupi never needs a warm layer; heat, humidity and rain are what to plan for.
- Light cotton — Highs of 29–34 °C every month and humidity up to 87% in the monsoon call for loose, breathable clothes.
- Rain gear from May to October — An umbrella or rain jacket and sandals that cope with water; June to August bring rain on most days.
- Sun protection — Hat, sunscreen and water for the beaches and St Mary's Island, where there is no shade or shop.
- Clothes for the temple — The Krishna Matha has its own rules on dress; see the temple dress code page before you pack.
Today's weather and alerts
The figures on this page are long-term averages (1991–2020) from the IMD station at Mangaluru-Panambur, 46 km from Udupi, not a forecast. For today's weather, the next few days and heavy-rain warnings for coastal Karnataka, check the India Meteorological Department's Bengaluru centre: mausam.imd.gov.in/bengaluru.
FAQ
What is the best time to visit Udupi?
November to February: dry, sunny days of about 33 °C and the sea open for swimming.
Which is the rainiest month in Udupi?
July, with about 1,016 mm on 28 days on average; June is close behind with about 999 mm.
When does the rain stop in Udupi?
It tails off through October (about 234 mm on 10 days) and November (about 77 mm on 4 days); December to March are nearly dry.
Which is the hottest month in Udupi?
March to May, with highs of 34 °C; April and May also have the warmest nights, around 26 °C.
Is it cold in Udupi in winter?
No. Even January, with the coolest nights of the year, has highs of 33 °C and nights of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in the sea during the monsoon?
No. From June to September the sea is closed, and entry has been officially banned in the monsoon after drownings.
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Facts checked: 15 October 2026. Prices and hours are approximate; check locally.