Best Time to Visit Badami

September to March is Best Season to Visit Badami

December to January & May to June is Peak Season in Badami

Minimum Temperature in Badami

14°C

Maximum Temperature in Badami

40°C

Present Temperature in Badami

Winter Season (October-April):

Winter and Spring seasons from October to April are the best time to visit the town. The temperature during this time of the year usually remains moderate allowing tourists to explore the site to the fullest. This is the ideal time to visit Badami. The climate usually remains mildly cold, December and Janurary which are the coldest months in Badami. The temperature hovers between 27°C and 16°C and this is the best time to visit Badami. Some of the important festivals of Badami are also celebrated around this time of the year. For example, Dusshera in October, Diwali in November, Banashankari Festival in January and the Pattadakal Dance Festival in January/ February.

Summer Season (April-July):

The temperature usually goes as high as 37°C during the peak hours of the day, However, the cooler and pleasant with the temperature hovering around 25°C. Tourists wanting to visit Badami during the summers can plan their activities around this time of the day, but it would limit venturing out to a large extent as the days will be spent indoors in resorts, hotels or visiting very few attractions to escape the afternoon heat. It is always advisable to plan a visit at the beginning of the season.

Monsoon Season (July-September):

This is the time of the year when the skies are overcast with grey clouds bringing a respite from summer heat. Monsoons last till September and are considered to be an excellent time of the year to explore the town. The temperature hovers between a comfortable 31°C and a pleasant 21°C with an annual rainfall of 670 mm. July and August are the peak monsoon seasons. Appropriate planning according to the weather forecast should ensure an enjoyable time for the intrepid traveler, but one must expect surprises from Mother Nature and be prepared for the same.