The short answer
When to go to Pattadakal
November to February is the best window: dry, clear and mild, with comfortable mornings for the open enclosure. March to May is hot, with April and May the hardest on bare stone and in the sun. June to September brings monsoon showers that are cooler but make paths slippery. For older travellers, go early, rest after lunch and avoid the midday sun in any season.
Month by month
Pattadakal weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 15°C | 2 mm | Cool mornings, dry; ideal for the open enclosure | |
| February | 32°C | 16°C | 1 mm | Dry and pleasant; dance festival season | |
| March | 35°C | 20°C | 2 mm | Hot afternoons; go early | |
| April | 37°C | 23°C | 20 mm | Hot; stone underfoot is punishing by midday | |
| May | 38°C | 23°C | 45 mm | Peak heat, pre-monsoon storms | |
| June | 32°C | 22°C | 109 mm | Monsoon onset; cooler but showery | |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 47 mm | Cloudy, lighter rain; green and quiet | |
| August | 29°C | 21°C | 77 mm | Showery spells; slippery stone | |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 112 mm | Wet spells, humid between showers | |
| October | 30°C | 21°C | 113 mm | Rains easing; good light after showers | |
| November | 29°C | 18°C | 18 mm | Dry, clear and mild | |
| December | 29°C | 15°C | 8 mm | Cool, dry, comfortable all day |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Pattadakal seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool mornings, dry; ideal for the open enclosure
- February: Dry and pleasant; dance festival season
- November: Dry, clear and mild
- December: Cool, dry, comfortable all day
Good, with small trade-offs: October
- October: Rains easing; good light after showers
Possible, with planning: March, June, July, August and September
- March: Hot afternoons; go early
- June: Monsoon onset; cooler but showery
- July: Cloudy, lighter rain; green and quiet
- August: Showery spells; slippery stone
- September: Wet spells, humid between showers
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Hot; stone underfoot is punishing by midday
- May: Peak heat, pre-monsoon storms
Useful answers
Best time to visit Pattadakal: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Pattadakal?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Pattadakal, with October also good. November to February is the best window: dry, clear and mild, with comfortable mornings for the open enclosure. March to May is hot, with April and May the hardest on bare stone and in the sun. June to September brings monsoon showers that are cooler but make paths slippery. For older travellers, go early, rest after lunch and avoid the midday sun in any season.
Which months should I avoid in Pattadakal with elderly parents?
April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; stone underfoot is punishing by midday Peak heat, pre-monsoon storms
When does it rain most in Pattadakal?
October is the wettest month, with about 113 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.