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Ventilation guide for Bangalore

Bangalore sits at high altitude in or near the tropics, giving it a remarkably stable, spring-like climate regardless of season. While cities at sea level in the same latitude region experience intense heat and humidity, the elevation creates a natural thermal buffer: daytime temperatures typically range from 18–24°C year-round, nights cool to 10–16°C, and relative humidity is moderate at 55–75%. This makes Bangalore one of the most straightforward cities in the world for natural ventilation — there is no high-summer emergency to manage and no need to seal windows against oppressive heat.

The main ventilation rhythm follows the daily temperature cycle: open mid-morning as outdoor air warms to comfortable levels, reduce in the afternoon if cooling rain arrives (common in equatorial highland climates), and ventilate again in the evening before night cooling begins. Air quality is the primary variable to monitor: many high-altitude cities sit in valleys or basins where thermal inversions trap vehicle and industrial emissions on cold, calm mornings. Seasonal agricultural burning can create significant smoke events. OpenWindow.live provides real-time AQI data to guide ventilation on days when pollution — not temperature — is the deciding factor in Bangalore.

Bangalore: climate and the best hours to open the windows

In April, the warmest month in Bangalore, afternoons reach 34 °C on average and nights fall to 21 °C. The coolest air arrives between 04:00 and 07:00 (21 °C on average): that is when opening the windows cools the home fastest.

Fine particles (PM2.5) are usually lowest around 14:00 (16 µg/m³) and highest around 20:00 (26 µg/m³).

MonthAvg highAvg lowHumidityCoolest hoursPM2.5
January27 °C16 °C67%04:00–07:0031
February30 °C17 °C52%04:00–07:0027
March33 °C19 °C46%04:00–07:0028
April34 °C21 °C52%04:00–07:0028
May31 °C21 °C72%03:00–06:0025
June29 °C20 °C78%03:00–06:0011
July27 °C20 °C82%03:00–06:005
August28 °C20 °C81%03:00–06:0011
September28 °C19 °C80%03:00–06:009
October27 °C19 °C79%03:00–06:0025
November26 °C18 °C78%03:00–06:0025
December26 °C17 °C75%04:00–07:0028

Data: Open-Meteo historical archive, hourly averages 2021–2025 (air quality 2023–2025), local time.

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Frequently asked questions

When is it best to open windows in Bangalore?

In Bangalore, the best ventilation times are typically early morning (5–8 AM) and late evening (after sunset) when outdoor temperatures drop below indoor levels.

Is it safe to leave windows open at night in Bangalore?

Yes, in most weather conditions. Open windows can drop indoor temperature by 2–5°C in 30 minutes if outdoor air is cooler. Check the live recommendation above for tonight.

What outdoor humidity is too high for ventilation?

Above 80% humidity, opening windows can make indoor air feel sticky. Combine with dehumidifier or wait for drier hours.