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Kanchipuram Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Kanchipuram, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 21°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Kanchipuram Precipitation page.

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Forecast for Kanchipuram

Sun   Dec 22
32°C | 23°C
NE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
32°C | 22°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
30°C | 24°C
N 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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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