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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bengaluru in May

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Bengaluru are January, February, November and December. In May, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
25°C
Rainfall
159 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Bengaluru is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 25°C with about 159mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Bengaluru in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Kasturba Road
Kasturba Road, formerly Sidney Road is a street in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, India, which is connected to M G Road to the north and J C Road to the south. Some important
Adagodi
Adagodi is a village in Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. It is located in the Hosanagara taluk.
St. Paul's Church, Bengaluru
St. Paul's Church is located in the corner of Old Poor House Road, and Bowring Hospital Road, next to the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore Cantonment, India. St. Paul's
UB City
UB City is a mixed-use high-rise complex in Bengaluru, India. It is a complex of 6 buildings with a total built up area of over 1.6 million sq ft. Established by the UB Group in a
Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park, officially Sri Chamarajendra Park, is a landmark park in Bengaluru, located in the heart of the city in the Central Business District. Originally created in 1870 under
Venkatappa Art Gallery
Venkatappa Art Gallery (VAG) is situated in Bangalore, India, in the vicinity of Cubbon Park and next to the Bangalore Museum as well as the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technologic

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Bengaluru in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Bengaluru?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Bengaluru's best months are generally January, February, November and December.

What is the weather like in Bengaluru in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 25°C. Rainfall averages about 159mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Bengaluru in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Bengaluru in May?+

Popular things to do include Kasturba Road, Adagodi, St. Paul's Church, Bengaluru and UB City. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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