Bengaluru air quality · Karnataka, India
Your lungs have an easier day when the air stays this clean
NAQI 40 (Good) in Bengaluru, from 31 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 59 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Bengaluru
- PM2.5 · µg/m³13.4Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³40.3Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³15.2Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³20.7
- SO₂ · µg/m³8.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.59
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bengaluru right now?
Minimal impact on health.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current NAQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 51–100 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Bengaluru
29 stations, worst first- Tranquil CitySatisfactory82
- Bapuji NagarSatisfactory77
- BTM LayoutSatisfactory62
- Jayanagar 5th BlockSatisfactory54
- CSTEP Test BedGood37
Show all 29 stations
- HebbalGood36
- CSTEP Test BedGood33
- Yeshwantpur Stage 1Good28
- Hombegowda NagarGood27
- CSTEP Test BedGood26
- RajanukunteGood23
- CSTEP Test BedGood22
- Yeshwantpur Stage 1Good21
- MitganahalliGood21
- CSTEP Test BedGood19
- Shakti LayoutGood19
- CSTEP Test BedGood19
- CSTEP Test BedGood19
- Phase 2, WhitefieldGood19
- MahadevapuraGood18
- Opp Iskon, Chord Road, Mahalaxmi LayoutGood18
- RachenahalliGood17
- Good Earth MalharGood17
- Dhanvantari road, MajesticGood17
- Atria UniversityGood14
- Kumarapark westGood13
- Sivanchetti Gardens, UlsoorGood13
- Attur LayoutGood12
- JP nagar 7th phaseGood8
Bengaluru air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 69average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 109worst day, 12 October
- 35cleanest day, 16 October
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 58, better than the week before (87). 4 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Bengaluru
27°C Cloudy Sky · Humidity 60% · Wind 0 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain | 26° | 20° |
| Tue 20 | Generally cloudy sky with Light Rain or Drizzle | 28° | 21° |
| Wed 21 | Generally cloudy sky with Light Rain or Drizzle | 31° | 21° |
| Thu 22 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain | 31° | 21° |
| Fri 23 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain | 31° | 21° |
| Sat 24 | Partly cloudy sky towards afternoon or evening | 31° | 21° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Bengaluru air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bengaluru right now?
The NAQI in Bengaluru is 40 (Good), based on 31 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 59 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Bengaluru today?
A great time to be outside. Minimal impact on health. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
Which area of Bengaluru has the worst air right now?
Tranquil City has the highest reading at 82 (Satisfactory). JP nagar 7th phase has the lowest at 8, out of 29 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Bengaluru been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Bengaluru averaged NAQI 69. The worst day was 12 October at 109; the cleanest was 16 October at 35. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
Where does Bengaluru's air quality data come from?
From State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network, using 31 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.