Fair
Bengaluru in August
Karnataka, India
Monsoon. Green city. Some waterlogging in low areas.
Why August scores 3/5
Weather
Monsoon. Green city. Some waterlogging in low areas.
Roads & Access
self drive: Possible but traffic terrible. Use cabs.. road condition: Excellent highways. City roads congested.. public transport: Metro, BMTC buses, Uber/Ola, auto-rickshaws. from nearest city: International airport (BLR). Direct flights from everywhere.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Every neighbourhood. nearest hospital: Manipal, Narayana, Apollo, Fortis, Nimhans — world-class
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 5G. India's tech capital.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — World-class hospitals, Malls with play areas, Parks and gardens, Child-friendly restaurants everywhere, Safe city
Elevation
920m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Pleasant 15-28°C. Republic Day parade. Good for everything. |
| February | 4/5 | Comfortable weather. Garden festivals at Lalbagh. |
| March | 4/5 | Warming up but still pleasant at 920m elevation. |
| April | 3/5 | Getting hot 33°C+. Manageable with AC. Still functioning city. |
| May | 2/5 | Hottest month 35°C+. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon brings relief. City green. Light rain. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon continues. Pleasant 22-28°C. Occasional heavy rain. |
| Augustviewing | 3/5 | Monsoon. Green city. Some waterlogging in low areas. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon perfection. Lush green. Cool evenings. |
| October | 5/5 | Best month — Dasara festival, 23-28°C, clear skies, everything open. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool mornings 16°C. Perfect weather. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, dry, holiday season. Craft beer crawl weather. |
Practical Details
How to reach
International airport (BLR). Direct flights from everywhere.. Roads: Excellent highways. City roads congested.. Self-drive: Possible but traffic terrible. Use cabs.. Public transport: Metro, BMTC buses, Uber/Ola, auto-rickshaws. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
920m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mixed
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