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Uttar Kannada
Uttar Kannada
Karnataka, India

Bhatkal

Bhatkal is a town in Karnataka, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 32,000. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population32,000
Local time05:43
13.99° N, 74.56° EElevation 12 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code581320
The year in Bhatkalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month260mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bhatkal at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in December

Coolest month24°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

1,835 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

April

Monuments nearby6+

within 165 km

How Bhatkal has grown

People living in the built-up area (14 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+47%74k in 1975 → 109k in 2025
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Weather in Bhatkal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct30°26°
Mon26 Oct30°24°
Tue27 Oct30°24°
Wed28 Oct29°26°
Thu29 Oct29°26°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°
Sun1 Nov30°25°
Mon2 Nov29°25°8.3 mm

When to go to Bhatkal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score768178554542444648485872
High29°29°29°30°30°27°26°26°27°28°30°30°
Low24°24°25°26°27°25°24°24°24°25°25°25°
Rain (mm)1112252101,4521,8351,3225372607113
Wet days3121124293130292393
Sea28°28°29°30°30°29°28°27°27°29°29°29°

What's on in Bhatkal

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Bhatkal

All monuments

Nature around Bhatkal

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bhatkal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Bhatkal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

581320

Places near Bhatkal

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bhatkal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bhatkal.
What is the hottest month in Bhatkal?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bhatkal?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bhatkal?
July is the wettest month with about 1,835 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bhatkal?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Bhatkal?
The postal code of Bhatkal is 581320.