After the rainy season and winter chill, Karnataka is now gradually transitioning to a hot summer. Although mornings remain cool in places like Bengaluru and other parts of the state, the heat intensifies as the day progresses. With summer-like conditions already being felt in early February, the meteorological department predicts an even harsher summer in March, April, and May.
In some districts, the temperature has already crossed 30°C, signaling the onset of intense heat in February itself, weather experts have warned. The state could experience severe heatwaves in the coming weeks.
Dry Weather Till February 14
The maximum temperature is rising in Karnataka’s northern interior regions, with coastal districts also recording higher temperatures. Bengaluru is expected to witness a further increase in temperature in the coming days. The meteorological department has reported dry weather across the state until February 14. For Bengaluru, today’s forecast indicates a maximum temperature of 31°C and a minimum of 16°C.
Districts Likely to Experience High Temperatures
Districts like Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Hassan, Mandya, Mysuru, Kodagu, Kolar, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Vijayapura, and Chikkamagaluru are likely to witness soaring temperatures. Northern districts, including Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Bidar, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Koppal, Udupi, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Gadag, and Haveri, will also experience significant heat.
Weather Report (Max-Min Temperatures in °C)
Bengaluru: 31-16Mysuru: 33-15Mandya: 33-15Shivamogga: 34-17Hassan: 31-14Mangaluru: 32-22Uttara Kannada: 33-23Belagavi: 33-19Chikkaballapur: 32-16Chikkamagaluru: 30-14Hubballi: 35-18Udupi: 32-22Vijayapura: 35-21Raichur: 36-20Koppal: 35-19Bagalkot: 36-19Ballari: 36-20Davangere: 35-18Chamarajanagar: 33-16Yadgir: 36-21Ramanagara: 33-15Madikeri: 29-13Kalaburagi: 36-21Gadag: 34-19Bidar: 33-19Haveri: 35-18Chitradurga: 33-17Tumakuru: 33-15Kolar: 31-14