Mangalore sits on the Arabian Sea coast of Karnataka at the foot of the Western Ghats, one of the wettest cities in India, where the mountains help wring exceptionally heavy rainfall out of the southwest monsoon each summer. IMD’s national radar network covers this Karnataka coastal district.
Rain in Mangalore by month
Mangalore gets about 3,614 mm (142.3 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is July, with 973 mm (38.3 in), and the driest is January, with 2 mm (0.1 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26.0 °C (79 °F) |
| February | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27.6 °C (82 °F) |
| March | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28.9 °C (84 °F) |
| April | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29.2 °C (85 °F) |
| May | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 28.5 °C (83 °F) |
| June | 883 mm (34.8 in) | 26.6 °C (80 °F) |
| July | 973 mm (38.3 in) | 25.7 °C (78 °F) |
| August | 764 mm (30.1 in) | 25.4 °C (78 °F) |
| September | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 25.6 °C (78 °F) |
| October | 249 mm (9.8 in) | 26.1 °C (79 °F) |
| November | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 26.0 °C (79 °F) |
| December | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 25.5 °C (78 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Mangalore and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Mangalore right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Mangalore, Karnataka where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Mangalore can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Mangalore rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Mangalore?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Karnataka and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Mangalore, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Mangalore rain radar free to use?
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