Avoid
Hampi in May
Karnataka, India
Extremely hot 42°C+. Do not visit. Dangerous heat at ruins.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extremely hot 42°C+. Do not visit. Dangerous heat at ruins.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter essential in Hampi. Car to Hospet.. road condition: Good highway to Hospet, then local road.. public transport: Trains to Hospet. Sleeper buses from Bangalore/Goa.. from nearest city: Hospet 13km. Hubli Airport 143km. Bangalore 350km (7hrs).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Hampi police outpost. nearest hospital: Hospet (13km) has hospitals. Basic clinic in Hampi.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent in Hampi Bazaar. Patchy at remote ruins and hippie side.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Historical education opportunity, Bouldering is fun for older kids, Coracle ride exciting
Elevation
467m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Best month 18-28°C. Virupaksha sunrise walk cool. Tungabhadra boulder climbs dry. Matanga Hill sunset no haze. Book huts at Hampi Bazaar in advance. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable for cycling/walking the ruins. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Early morning ruins visits recommended. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+. Ruins have no shade. Exhausting. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extremely hot 42°C+. Do not visit. Dangerous heat at ruins. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon brings some relief. Tungabhadra rises. Fewer tourists. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. Green boulders. River can flood hippie side access. |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. Some ruins paths slippery. Atmospheric but wet. |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Green landscape. Comfortable mornings. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant weather returning. Boulders still green. |
| November | 5/5 | Hampi Utsav festival — performances at ruins. Perfect weather. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season — cool, dry, ideal for exploring all 26 sq km. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hospet 13km. Hubli Airport 143km. Bangalore 350km (7hrs).. Roads: Good highway to Hospet, then local road.. Self-drive: Scooter essential in Hampi. Car to Hospet.. Public transport: Trains to Hospet. Sleeper buses from Bangalore/Goa.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
467m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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