When is the best time to go to Shimoga

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shimoga, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Shimoga weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shimoga are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Shimoga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 1mm 9.9hrs 12.2hrs

Shimoga's weather in January is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimoga, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Shimoga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shimoga with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Shimoga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 1mm 10.1hrs 12.4hrs

February in Shimoga is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimoga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Shimoga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimoga with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in February »

March

Shimoga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 9mm 9.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Shimoga is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimoga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Shimoga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shimoga with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in March »

April

Shimoga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 54mm 9.5hrs 13.2hrs

Shimoga's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimoga.

April is in the spring in Shimoga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimoga with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in April »

May

Shimoga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 100mm 9hrs 13.5hrs

May is a damp month in Shimoga and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Shimoga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shimoga with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in May »

June

Shimoga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 99mm 4.8hrs 12.2hrs

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Shimoga during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimoga.

June is in the summer in Shimoga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimoga with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in June »

July

Shimoga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 226mm 4hrs 12.4hrs

July in Shimoga is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Shimoga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shimoga with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in July »

August

Shimoga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 126mm 4.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Shimoga is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Shimoga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimoga with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in August »

September

Shimoga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 103mm 5.8hrs 13.2hrs

Shimoga's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shimoga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shimoga with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in September »

October

Shimoga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 151mm 7.2hrs 13.5hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Shimoga and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Shimoga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shimoga with around 151mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in October »

November

Shimoga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 48mm 8.1hrs 12.2hrs

The weather in November in Shimoga is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimoga, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Shimoga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shimoga with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in November »

December

Shimoga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 9mm 8.8hrs 12.4hrs

December in Shimoga is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimoga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Shimoga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shimoga with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoga weather in December »

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Shimoga weather stats

Shimoga weather statistics
Hottest month: April 34°C 93.2°F
Driest month: January 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: January 9.9hrs
Coldest month: December 28.3°C 82.9°F
Wettest month: July 226mm 8.9ins
Warmest sea: May 30°C 86°F
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