Coastal Karnataka · Trip Planner

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Festivals, Kambala, Yakshagana, beach seasons and the monsoon. Pick your dates and see the coast come alive.

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Udupi month by month

The coast runs on two seasons and they are not subtle. Here is the whole year in one view: what the weather does, whether the sea is safe, how busy it gets, and whether the fishing boats are going out.

January

Great time

Prime season, festival energy

Best weather of the year. Kambala races in full swing and Yakshagana most nights. Book well in advance.

Temperature: 22-30C
Sea: Calm
Beach: Safe
Crowds: High
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open

February

Great time

Best all-round month to visit

Perfect weather, Kambala wrapping up, Yakshagana in full swing. Pre-summer crowds are manageable. Ideal for families.

Temperature: 23-31C
Sea: Calm
Beach: Safe
Crowds: Moderate
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open

March

Great time

Ideal weather, culture season closing

Comfortable temperatures, beach safe, Yakshagana wrapping up. Low crowds make this one of the best months for first-timers.

Temperature: 26-32C
Sea: Calm
Beach: Safe
Crowds: Low-moderate
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open

April

Great time

Warm and quiet, good value

Temperature rises but stays manageable. Fewer tourists and better deals before the monsoon builds.

Temperature: 29-35C
Sea: Slight swell
Beach: Safe
Crowds: Low
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open

May

It depends

Hot and humid, pre-monsoon

High heat and rising humidity. Great deals and nearly empty beaches, but afternoons are draining.

Temperature: 32-37C
Sea: Choppy
Beach: Caution
Crowds: Very low
Monsoon: Pre-monsoon
Fishing: Open

June

Better skip

Monsoon arrives, beaches close

Monsoon onset. Heavy rain, rough seas, swimming banned. Waterfalls begin to fill. The state fishing ban starts on 1 June.

Temperature: 25-31C
Sea: Rough
Beach: Unsafe
Crowds: Very low
Monsoon: Onset
Fishing: Banned

July

It depends

Peak rain, waterfalls spectacular

Heaviest monsoon month. Jog Falls roaring, lush jungle scenery. Beach activities are impossible, but the landscape is extraordinary.

Temperature: 24-29C
Sea: Very rough
Beach: Unsafe
Crowds: Very low
Monsoon: Peak
Fishing: Banned

August

It depends

Monsoon and Janmashtami

Janmashtami draws massive pilgrimage crowds to Udupi while beaches stay closed. Powerful for cultural seekers, beach-first travellers should skip.

Temperature: 24-30C
Sea: Rough
Beach: Unsafe
Crowds: Moderate (event)
Monsoon: Active
Fishing: Open

September

Great time

Monsoon retreats, cost drops

Rain easing off, rivers still full, beaches slowly reopening. Great value month, and nature is lush and beautiful.

Temperature: 26-31C
Sea: Calming
Beach: Caution
Crowds: Low
Monsoon: Retreating
Fishing: Open

October

Great time

Post-monsoon magic, lush and green

Lush green coast, rivers full, beaches reopen and Yakshagana season starts. Off-peak pricing, and one of the most beautiful months to see.

Temperature: 27-31C
Sea: Calm
Beach: Safe
Crowds: Low
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open

November

Great time

Season opens, Kambala returns

Winter begins, Kambala opens, Yakshagana active, beach perfect. The sweet spot before peak-season pricing.

Temperature: 24-30C
Sea: Calm
Beach: Safe
Crowds: Moderate
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open

December

Great time

Peak season, book early

Best weather, Kambala in full swing, Dharmasthala Rathotsava. Prices rise and availability drops, so plan two months ahead.

Temperature: 21-28C
Sea: Calm
Beach: Safe
Crowds: High
Monsoon: None
Fishing: Open