Avoid
Mangalore in May
Karnataka, India
Extremely hot and humid.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extremely hot and humid.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy.. road condition: Excellent highways.. public transport: Airport, railway, KSRTC buses. City: auto, Uber/Ola.. from nearest city: Bangalore 350km (6hrs). International airport (IXE).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple. nearest hospital: KMC Hospital, AJ Hospital, Father Muller — excellent
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G/5G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Good city infrastructure, Hospitals excellent, Panambur Beach lifeguarded, Pilikula has zoo and science centre
Elevation
15m — 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 | 4/5 | Pleasant 22-32°C. Beach weather good. |
| February | 4/5 | Comfortable. Food trail ideal. |
| March | 3/5 | Getting hot and humid. |
| April | 2/5 | Very hot. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extremely hot and humid. |
| June | 1/5 | Heaviest monsoon in India (4000mm+). |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. City floods in parts. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Mangalore: 23–32°C on the Karnataka coast. Post-monsoon skies clear, Mangalorean food and Western Ghats gateway fully open. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — best weather. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bangalore 350km (6hrs). International airport (IXE).. Roads: Excellent highways.. Self-drive: Easy.. Public transport: Airport, railway, KSRTC buses. City: auto, Uber/Ola.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
15m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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