Bangalore, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Bangalore
- Important essentials for Bangalore
- Bangalore in January: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in February: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in March: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in April: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in May: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in June: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in July: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in August: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in September: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in October: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in November: weather and what to pack
- Bangalore in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Bangalore, India
Based on the climate and weather in Bangalore, the best time to go is January. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Bangalore, India
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bangalore, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types C, D and M. This one works in most countries, but you may want to check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Bangalore. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
- If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
- If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
- Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
- Appropriate museum wear
- Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Bangalore visitors will do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Bangalore, India by month
January
January is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Bug repellent
- Sandals
- Sunscreen lotion
- Shorts or short pants
- Light footwear
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
February
February in this region is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
March
March for Bangalore is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof sandals
- If you're going to the beach,
April
April can be sizzling and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light linen shorts
- Sunglasses
- Lightweight 'harem' pants
- Bug repellent
- Light dresses
- Tank tops
- Sandals
- Protecting legwear will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. These are our favorites:
- Personal cooling fan, such as this
- Skirts
- High-SPF sunscreen lotion:
- Insulated water bottle
- Thin short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is an excellent choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings stay dry. We recommend: this one
May
May is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a great one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags remain dry. We recommend: this one
June
Traveling to Bangalore in June, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Dresses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Shorts
- Sunglasses
- Insulated water bottle
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings remain dry. We like: this one
July
July in Bangalore is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light footwear
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Sunscreen lotion
- Sandals
- Bug repellent
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a perfect choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases don't get wet. We recommend: this one
August
If you vacation in Bangalore during August, you might see that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (high 10s C).
Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts or short pants
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Light footwear
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen lotion
- Sandals
- Skirts
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We suggest: this one
September
September in Bangalore is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.
During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Dresses
- Waterproof sandals
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases don't get wet. We suggest: this one
October
If you go to Bangalore in October, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts
- Sunglasses
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Dresses
- Insulated water bottle
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things remain dry. We recommend: this one
November
November is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sandals
- Shorts or short pants
- Light footwear
- Dresses
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen lotion
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a perfect option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We like: this one
December
If you are traveling to Bangalore in December, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion
- Bug repellent
- Light footwear
- Shorts or short pants
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Sandals
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
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