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Karnataka, India

Pothnal

Pothnal is a small town in Karnataka, India, 379 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,575 (2011). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population6,575
Local time23:44
15.92° N, 76.89° EElevation 379 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
The year in Pothnalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low31° / 22°
Rain this month103mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pothnal at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in May

Coolest month18°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJuly

94 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 75 km

Weather in Pothnal

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct32°24°9.1 mm
Sat24 Oct31°24°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct33°24°
Mon26 Oct33°23°
Tue27 Oct34°23°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct32°22°

When to go to Pothnal

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score756555463119212628406575
High31°33°36°39°39°34°32°31°32°31°31°30°
Low18°20°23°26°27°25°24°23°23°22°20°18°
Rain (mm)329184610194132164103316
Wet days101512132117171352

What's on in Pothnal

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

Monuments and museums in Pothnal

All monuments

Nature around Pothnal

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 Pothnal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pothnal

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Pothnal

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

Places near Pothnal

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pothnal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pothnal.
What is the hottest month in Pothnal?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Pothnal?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pothnal?
July is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.