Honnamana Kere Reservoir

Sacred lake and pilgrimage site in Karnataka

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Honnamana Kere at a Glance#

Address: Honnamana Kere, Chikkamagalur district, Karnataka, India (no formal admission point)

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How to Get to Honnamana Kere#

Honnamana Kere is in Chikkamagalur district. The nearest town is Chikkamagalur; drive on local roads toward Mudigere and follow signs to the lake. Local buses serve nearby villages but a car or taxi is the easiest way to access the site.

Tips for Visiting Honnamana Kere#

  • Wear sturdy footwear-the path to the lake involves uneven volcanic rock and forest trails.
  • Visit early in the morning to avoid local pilgrims and to see the soft light on the water.
  • Respect local rituals-some nearby shrines and temple spaces are active and visited by worshippers.

Best Time to Visit Honnamana Kere#

Best in winter (November-February) for cool, comfortable weather and clear views.

Winter
November-February · 15-28°C
Cool and dry; most comfortable for hiking and exploring the lake surroundings.
Monsoon shoulder
June & September-October · 20-26°C
The area is lush after rain but trails can be slippery; waterfalls are active.
Summer
March-May · 25-35°C
Hotter and less comfortable for long walks; mornings are still manageable.

Weather & Climate near Honnamana Kere#

Climate

Honnamana Kere's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2017 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° – 26°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 28°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° – 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (303 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° – 24°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

303 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (668 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° – 22°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

668 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (454 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
18° – 22°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

454 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° – 24°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° – 25°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° – 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight