Vijayapura climate
Vijayapura (Karnataka, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 553 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Vijayapura climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3187 | 1457 | 2272 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 3494 | 1762 | 2678 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3799 | 2169 | 2984 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 39103 | 2475 | 3289 | 170.7 |
| May | 39102 | 2576 | 3289 | 341.3 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 813.2 |
| Jul | 3087 | 2170 | 2679 | 953.8 |
| Aug | 3086 | 2169 | 2578 | 973.8 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2169 | 2578 | 1234.8 |
| Oct | 3187 | 1966 | 2576 | 763.0 |
| Nov | 3086 | 1660 | 2373 | 160.6 |
| Dec | 3085 | 1457 | 2271 | 20.1 |
| Year | 39103 | 1457 | 2679 | 55322 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42% | 17% | 5.2 | 11:13 |
| Feb | 32% | 14% | 6.1 | 11:34 |
| Mar | 29% | 21% | 6.6 | 12:00 |
| Apr | 32% | 35% | 6.8 | 12:30 |
| May | 42% | 47% | 6.7 | 12:55 |
| Jun | 67% | 78% | 5.3 | 13:08 |
| Jul | 73% | 89% | 4.5 | 13:02 |
| Aug | 75% | 83% | 4.6 | 12:41 |
| Sep | 75% | 73% | 4.9 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 71% | 51% | 5.1 | 11:44 |
| Nov | 64% | 32% | 4.9 | 11:19 |
| Dec | 54% | 24% | 4.9 | 11:08 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Vijayapura is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 30 °C85 °F and lows 14 °C57 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.2 °C18.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 553 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 57% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is September (123 mm4.8 in), the driest is January (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in March to 75% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in January to 20 km/h (13 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.1 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Vijayapura
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November and December: average highs of 30 °C85 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C103 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Vijayapura
- Wetter months (June–October) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1966 to 22 °C72 °F, about 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–May) — highs 3085 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1457 to 25 °C76 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Vijayapura compares
Compared with Sholapur, about 96 km to the north, Vijayapura is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler and receives 7% less precipitation (553 mm22 in vs 598 mm24 in). The difference is largest in May (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Vijayapura is the 191st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 359th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Iguala de la Independencia (Mexico, Aw), Kano (Nigeria, BSh) and Azare (Nigeria, BSh).
Nearby places
- Bagalkot 71 km · 26 °C80 °F · 590 mm23 in
- Sholapur 96 km · 27 °C81 °F · 598 mm24 in
- Sangli 123 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,025 mm40 in
- Kalaburagi 132 km · 27 °C80 °F · 770 mm30 in
- Dharashiv 155 km · 26 °C78 °F · 723 mm28 in
- Barshi 157 km · 27 °C80 °F · 636 mm25 in
- Gadag-Betageri 157 km · 25 °C77 °F · 680 mm27 in
- Kolhapur 159 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,214 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Vijayapura?
April is the warmest month in Vijayapura, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Vijayapura?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
When does it rain the most in Vijayapura?
September is the wettest month with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Vijayapura?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November and December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 544 m, while Vijayapura lies at about 606 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.