Best Time to Visit Hampi, Karnataka

This ancient site experiences hot summer season, when Hampi temperature reaches up to 37 degrees Celsius, lowest being 27 degrees Celsius. It is suggested to avoid visiting Hampi in May and June as Hampi weather in June and May are especially scorching and dry, owing to the geography of the area. Exploring the attractions of Hampi during this season should be avoided.

Monsoons bring average rainfall in Hampi along with good time to marvel at monuments and several other sites here. Showers make the town come to life as Hampi weather in July turns pleasant. This encourages tourists to visit the place for a great experience. Hampi weather in August and July ranges between 25 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. Although there is no heavy downpour, occasional showers may make visiting Hampi in July memorable. Those looking forward to some adventure activity such as rock climbing, should avoid this season and visit during months of winters. However, Hampi in monsoon offers superb opportunities to delight in sightseeing and visiting the hotspots while enjoying a bicycle tour.

As stated above, this is the best time to visit Hampi. Hampi weather in October witnesses drop in temperature. At night, the lowest temperature is 15 degree Celsius, whereas highest temperature during winters is maximum 30 degrees Celsius. Hampi weather in March from October brings sunny days and chilling nights.

Most especially, November to February offers the best of Hampi India weather. Pleasant day and no rainfall facilitates trekkers to tread through the boulders and those who want to enjoy sightseeing on foot. The day temperature in Hampi in winter hovers around 25 degrees. In addition, this ancient site of great importance turns all the more significant with grand celebrations. Vijaya Utsav (Festival of Hampi), celebrated in November is also a great reason as well as the best time to visit Hampi India.

Thus, Hampi offers something for everyone in each and every season. From sightseeing to indulging in activities, every vacationer has something in store to enjoy in Hampi, irrespective of climate of Hampi at that time. In addition, some concerts have now been organized in the market area in front of Virupaksha Temple. Purandara Dasa Aradhana is a classical music festival of Hampi and is celebrated in course of 2-3 days either in the month of January or February. Virupaksha Car Festival is an annual ritual marriage festival of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati that takes place in March or April.

So, those planning a trip to Hampi should check temperature at Hampi and pack accordingly and plan their sightseeing and activities schedule.