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Kanchipuram Climate by Month

Temperatures in Kanchipuram experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Kanchipuram, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C in May to a comfortable 30°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 21°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Kanchipuram receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 973 mm annually. The climate in Kanchipuram shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 190 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 9.8 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kanchipuram serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chennai, India (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chennai, India (60 KM, 37 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kanchipuram in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kanchipuram?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
  • Does Kanchipuram have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Kanchipuram?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kanchipuram?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kanchipuram?
    October tops the wettest month list with 190 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kanchipuram?
    February is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kanchipuram?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kanchipuram

    Fri   Nov 22
    30°C | 21°C
    NE 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    30°C | 22°C
    NE 18 km/h
    0.6 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 22 km/h
    0.1 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain