June, the onset of the monsoon, brings relief from the hot summer temperatures.
Bengaluru becomes cloaked in a cover of clouds, but the city retains its charm amid the transformed weather. Outdoor activities might see a decline, but the indoors become an enticing retreat. The month brings the feel of monsoon, with abundant rainfall and a decreasing heat.
Temperature
The shift from
May to June includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F) to a warm 29.4°C (84.9°F). Bengaluru witnesses an average low-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F) throughout the month of June.
Heat index
During June, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Humidity
In June, the average relative humidity is 72%.
Rainfall
In Bengaluru, during June, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bengaluru, there are 58.5 rainfall days, and 975mm (38.39") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The month with the longest days in Bengaluru,
India, is June, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Bengaluru, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:49 pm IST.
Sunshine
In Bengaluru, India, the average sunshine in June is 4.6h.
UV index
February through
October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bengaluru, India. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during June leads to these instructions:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. A sunscreen boasting a minimum SPF of 30 should be generously applied and reapplied even on cloudy days, post swim or outdoor exercise.