Bengaluru Weather Alert: The Surprising Reason Afternoons are Heating Up Already

Bengalureans woke up to misty early morning conditions on Monday, February 2, while the Garden city is expected to experience partly cloudy skies during the evening and night, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The pleasant yet hazy start to the day signals the city's gradual transition from winter into the spring season.

The current weather pattern is being influenced due to an upper-air cyclonic circulation that earlier lay over Kerala and has now shifted over the southeast Arabian Sea adjoining the Lakshadweep region and the Kerala coast, at around 0.9 km above mean sea level, the weather agency said. This system is effectively blocking the cooler northern winds that usually keep February afternoons mild, allowing local heat to build up under clear skies.

While the system is not expected to bring rain to Bengaluru, isolated to scattered rainfall activity is likely over parts of Tamil Nadu.

Meanwhile, the IMD said shallow fog or mist may occur at one or two places across South Interior Karnataka over the next two days, with no significant change expected in minimum temperatures across the state.

Reflecting on recent trends, weather blogger Vijay noted that January 2026 recorded below-normal average daytime temperatures and slightly above-normal average nighttime temperatures in Bengaluru. The city's average daytime maximum stood at 27.2°C, compared to the normal of 28.4°C, while the average nighttime minimum was 16.4°C, marginally higher than the normal of 16.1°C. A couple of easterly wind-driven cloudy days during the month helped keep daytime temperatures lower than usual. Rainfall remained near normal, with 2 mm recorded against the usual 1.6 mm, as per city IMD data.

A few easterly wind-driven cloudy days during the month helped keep daytime temperatures lower than usual. Rainfall also remained close to normal, with 2 mm recorded against the usual 1.6 mm, as per city IMD data.

He also wrote that the February marks the start of Bengaluru's spring season. The city is now entering its spring phase, marked by pleasant mornings, warmer afternoons, and mild evenings. Daytime temperatures are gradually rising, with clear to partly cloudy skies dominating most days. Afternoons are becoming noticeably warmer, while nights remain comfortable rather than cold. Light winds and stable weather conditions are typical during this period, making February a transition month before summer heat begins to build toward March.

Bengaluru Weather Forecast

Weather forecast for the coming days suggests that on February 3, Bengaluru will witness a mainly clear sky, with mist likely during the early morning hours in some areas, possibly continuing till the weekend. Temperatures are expected to range between a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of 17°C, indicating a smooth transition from winter into spring-like conditions across the city.