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Madurai Climate by Month

The weather in Madurai sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very hot at the high end to roughly very warm at the low end. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Madurai changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in May to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Madurai receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 918 mm. The climate in Madurai 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, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

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

The best time of year to visit Madurai in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Madurai?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
  • Does Madurai have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Madurai?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Madurai?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Madurai?
    October tops the wettest month list with 190 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Madurai?
    January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Madurai

    Fri   Nov 22
    31°C | 22°C
    NE 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    31°C | 21°C
    NE 18 km/h
    3 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    30°C | 22°C
    NE 11 km/h
    0.8 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    broken clouds and small chance of rain