Hampi
India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hampi is an archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in India's Vijayanagara District. Named after the Tungabhadra River, the site covers an area of about 42 square kilometers and is one of the 120 sights of India listed on this website.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when daily highs range from 30 °C to 36 °C and rainfall is minimal. From April to September, temperatures remain high and rainfall increases, peaking in September with about 132 mm of rain. The months of October, November, and December see the highest amounts of rain, with over 6,500 mm recorded during these months.
Travelers can reach Hampi via Hubballi Airport, which is 148 km away, or Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, located 273 km from the site. Hampi is approximately 1,479 km from New Delhi. For more information, you can visit the official website at https://asi.nic.in/hampi/.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is October, with about 6,554 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 50 | 63 | 61 | 88 | 132 | 6,554 | 6,554 | 6,554 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
