Caution
Bijapur (Vijayapura) in August
Karnataka, India
Heavy rain. City functional.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Heavy rain. City functional.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good state highways.. public transport: Railway station. KSRTC buses.. from nearest city: Hubli 200km (4hrs). Belgaum 205km. Solapur 100km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple. nearest hospital: BIMS Hospital, District Hospital Bijapur
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in city.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Gol Gumbaz Whispering Gallery is magical for kids, Ibrahim Roza gardens, Cannon is impressive
Elevation
594m — 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 | Cool 12-28°C. Perfect for Gol Gumbaz climb and city walk. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable for all heritage sites. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Morning visits best. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+. Whispering Gallery hot inside. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot 42°C+. Do not visit. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief. Ibrahim Roza garden lush. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. Some monuments atmospheric in rain. |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Heavy rain. City functional. |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Green grounds. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant weather returning. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool mornings. Heritage at its best. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, dry. Perfect for photography. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hubli 200km (4hrs). Belgaum 205km. Solapur 100km.. Roads: Good state highways.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Railway station. KSRTC buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
594m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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