India
Best Time to Visit Mysore
Mysore has a mild tropical climate with three distinct seasons: a hot summer, a wet monsoon, and a cool dry winter. The city is most comfortable between October and February, when temperatures drop and the skies stay clear.
✦ Go between November and February for the best combination of comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and affordable hotels.
✅ Best months
October to February. Days are warm (25–30°C) and nights cool (15–20°C). The Dasara festival in October adds buzz but also crowds. November to February offers the most settled weather and manageable visitor numbers.
🔥 Peak season
October (Dasara festival) and December (Christmas/New Year). Hotel prices double or triple. Advance booking essential. The city is packed with Indian tourists and families. Dasara attracts huge crowds for the palace lighting, processions, and cultural shows.
💷 Shoulder (best value)
July–September. Monsoon rains are moderate, gardens are lush, and hotel rates drop 30–50%. Fewer tourists. Good for palace visits and walking if you don't mind sporadic showers.
🌙 Quietest & cheapest
April–May. Hottest months (35–40°C). Tourist numbers are very low. Hotels offer deep discounts. Best avoided unless you're only inside air-conditioned spaces.
Mysore season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Weather: Hot and dry. Temperatures 30–40°C. Low humidity.
Crowds: Low
Good for budget travellers who can handle heat. Days best spent indoors.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Weather: Monsoon. Frequent rain, 25–30°C. Humidity high.
Crowds: Low
Lush gardens and fewer tourists. Carry an umbrella. The palace looks great in overcast light.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Weather: Pleasant. Decreasing rain. 25–30°C.
Crowds: High in October
Dasara in Oct is spectacular but crowded. November is quieter and still nice.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Weather: Cool and dry. 15–28°C. Mornings can be chilly.
Crowds: Medium
Ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Book in advance for Christmas period.
🎭 Events worth timing a trip around
Mysore Dasara (September/October) — a 10-day festival with a illuminated palace, procession, and cultural events. Also the Mysore Winter Festival (December) with classical music and dance.
🧳 What to pack
Pack a light jacket or shawl for winter evenings (temps drop to 12–15°C in Dec–Jan), even if daytime is warm.
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Researched & reviewed by the TripSage editorial team · Updated July 2026.