Bengaluru (Bengaluru Weather) is set for a cool, cloudy, and rainy day with mild temperatures and patchy showers, even as the city continues to grapple with poor air quality driven mainly by particulate pollution. Residents can expect comfortable daytime conditions, but those in sensitive groups should remain cautious about prolonged outdoor exposure due to elevated PM2.5 and PM10 levels.
Today’s Bengaluru Weather
Bengaluru woke up to a cool, damp morning with temperatures starting around 15–16°C, cloudy skies and light, patchy drizzle in several neighbourhoods. Through the day, the mercury is expected to peak close to 22–23°C, keeping conditions mild and comfortable compared with hotter months.
Humidity is high at around 75–80%, which adds a slightly sticky feel despite the lower temperatures. Gentle winds, generally below 20 km/h, are helping drive intermittent showers but are not strong enough to rapidly disperse trapped pollutants over the city.
Patchy rain and what to expect
Forecast models indicate a high chance of rain, close to 90% by the late afternoon, with Bengaluru likely to see on-and-off showers rather than a single continuous spell. Short, sharp bursts of rain are possible around central business districts and elevated localities like Indiranagar, Jayanagar, and Hebbal before conditions gradually ease later in the evening.
By post-sunset hours, skies are expected to start clearing with a cooler breeze, making late-evening commutes and outdoor plans more comfortable if rainfall subsides as projected. Residents planning errands or travel are advised to prioritise outdoor work before mid-afternoon, keep umbrellas or raincoats handy, and be prepared for sudden showers and wet roads.
Air quality: AQI remains poor
Despite the rain, Bengaluru’s air quality has remained in the “poor” band recently, with daily AQI readings around 140–150 on some monitoring platforms, driven mainly by PM2.5 and PM10. An AQI in this range can cause discomfort for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and people with asthma, bronchitis, or heart disease, even if the weather feels pleasant.
Rain typically helps wash out some particulate matter, but high humidity and light winds can keep the air feeling heavy and polluted, especially during peak traffic hours. Data from air-quality trackers show that Bengaluru has seen multiple days this year above recommended health limits, underlining a longer-term pattern of elevated pollution.
Weather vs AQI at a glance
Health precautions for residents
With poor air quality and damp conditions, health experts advise that people with respiratory or cardiac issues limit strenuous outdoor activity, particularly near main roads and during rush hours. Wearing a good-quality mask can reduce inhalation of fine particles for those who must spend extended time outdoors, especially riders and pedestrians in high-traffic corridors.
Indoors, using air purifiers where possible, keeping windows closed during peak pollution hours, and avoiding burning incense, mosquito coils, or other smoke sources can help reduce cumulative exposure. For the general population, short-duration outdoor activities remain manageable, but regularly checking AQI apps or official dashboards is recommended before planning long runs, cycles, or outdoor workouts.
Outlook for the coming days
In the short term, Bengaluru is expected to remain under a late‑November pattern of mild daytime temperatures, cool nights, and periodic rain as moisture-laden winds keep cloud cover in place. Forecasts indicate chances of heavier rain around the weekend, with temperatures dipping slightly further on the wettest days before recovering towards the low‑ to mid‑20s.
Air-quality projections suggest that showers may give temporary relief by flushing out some particulates, but AQI could still fluctuate between “moderate” and “poor” depending on traffic, local burning, and wind strength. As Bengaluru moves into early December, residents should expect this mix of pleasant, rainy weather and inconsistent air quality to persist, making it important to track both the weather forecast and AQI rather than relying on temperature alone.