Peak Season
Murudeshwar in December
Karnataka, India
December at Murudeshwar: 22–30°C on the Arabian Sea headland. Shiva statue views clear, Netrani Island snorkelling trips running on calm sea days.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Murudeshwar: 22–30°C on the Arabian Sea headland. Shiva statue views clear, Netrani Island snorkelling trips running on calm sea days.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: NH66 good.. public transport: Railway station. Buses on NH66.. from nearest city: Bhatkal 15km. Gokarna 80km. Mangalore 165km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Murudeshwar outpost. nearest hospital: Bhatkal hospital (15km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Giant Shiva statue impressive for kids, Beach is calm, Gopuram lift exciting, Safe temple area
Elevation
10m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect weather. Statue views clear. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Maha Shivaratri nearby. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Murudeshwar: 25–33°C, Shiva statue and headland viewpoints workable all day with sea breeze. Snorkel boats to Netrani still running — peak is Nov–Feb. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Murudeshwar: 26-34C. Shiva statue and temple fine; snorkelling trips to Netrani still workable but seas getting choppier pre-monsoon. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot and humid. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. Netrani Island closed. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Netrani reopening. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. All activities. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Murudeshwar: 22–30°C on the Arabian Sea headland. Shiva statue views clear, Netrani Island snorkelling trips running on calm sea days. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhatkal 15km. Gokarna 80km. Mangalore 165km.. Roads: NH66 good.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Railway station. Buses on NH66.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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