Karnataka Tours and Travel

Karnataka experiences the best climate in the Southern India. It is one of the wettest regions in the country. Seasonal monsoon dominates the climate of Karnataka. The temperature usually spans between 26 degree and 30 degree. Mysore Plateau comprising the southern apex is a considerably dry area with dark volcanic soil in the north and quartzite granite area in the south.

The climate of Karnataka like the most of the state of India is typical tropical climate. It rings under the severe heat in the months of April and May and experiences monsoon during the month of June till August. The winters are not too cold but pleasant enough to have a great time.

Western Coast receives 1500mm of rainfalls from June to July. So generally June to September can be classified as wet season in this region. The temperatures are modified by the altitude in the regions around Bangalore and Mysore (In the Plateau Region). Generally, it is pleasant to travel around Karnataka from September to May.

The central and Northern part gets considerably hot in April and May and often exceeds 35 degrees centigrade at a time. However, monsoon does bring cooling effect but increases humidity sharply. This effect can best felt in the Coastal Lands of Karnataka.