Chikmagalur, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Chikmagalur, India? If you're planning to go to Chikmagalur, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Chikmagalur, India

Based on the climate and weather in Chikmagalur, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Chikmagalur, India by month

January

If you visit Chikmagalur during January, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Shorts

February

If you visit Chikmagalur during February, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Skirts
Shorts
Dresses
Sandals

March

If you visit Chikmagalur during March, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sandals

April

If you vacation in Chikmagalur during April, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Tank tops
Umbrella
Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Sandals

May

If you visit Chikmagalur during May, you are likely to find that it is really hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Shorts

June

June in Chikmagalur is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Rain coat
Sandals
Dresses
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella

July

If you vacation in Chikmagalur during July, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses

August

If you visit Chikmagalur during August, you are likely to find that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Skirts
Sandals

September

September in Chikmagalur is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Umbrella

October

If you visit Chikmagalur during October, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Shorts
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts

November

November here is really hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Umbrella
Skirts
Sunglasses

December

If you are traveling to Chikmagalur in December, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Skirts
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Sandals

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Chikmagalur, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Chikmagalur, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and M
A SIM card that works in Chikmagalur
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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