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

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

When to go to Karnataka, India

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

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

January

If you visit Karnataka during January, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally around 40 during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Skirts
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts

February

If you vacation in Karnataka 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 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Sandals
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

March

Traveling to Karnataka in March, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts

April

April in this region 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:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Light dresses
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light shorts
Umbrella
Tank tops
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Skirts

May

May in Karnataka is constantly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sandals
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

June

June in Karnataka is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

July

If you go to Karnataka in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Umbrella

August

If you are traveling to Karnataka in August, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Dresses
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion

September

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear

October

If you are traveling to Karnataka 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:

Umbrella
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

November

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Light footwear
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

December

If you visit Karnataka during December, you are likely to find that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Light footwear

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Karnataka, 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 Karnataka
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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