Kempe Gand’s Pillar Monument
Historic monolithic pillar and temple site in Karnataka
Historic pillar in Karnataka; visitors come to study local history, regional architecture and the markets and settlements that grew around the monument.
Kempe Gand’s Pillar at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Kempe Gand’s Pillar#
Most comfortable in the dry winter months; monsoon season renders hill access wet and unpredictable.
Winter (Nov-Feb)
Nov-Feb · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Dry season in Karnataka with pleasant mornings and clear skies.
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Lush landscape but expect heavy rain and slippery tracks.
Weather & Climate near Kempe Gand’s Pillar#
Climate
Kempe Gand’s Pillar's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 15°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (815 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 105
Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.3h |
| February | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 23° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 1.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.6h |
| March | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 43% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 21° - 34° | 28° | 37 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Very Good | 21° - 33° | 29° | 88 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Very Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 72 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 89 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.7h |
| August | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 117 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Good | 19° - 28° | 24° | 169 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 19° - 28° | 23° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 27° | 22° | 51 mm | some cloud | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 18 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |
