Mahabalipuram Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Mahabalipuram remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in June to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 29°C (84°F) in June to around 23°C (73°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Mahabalipuram is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1060 mm (42 in). The climate in Mahabalipuram shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 257 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Mahabalipuram Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mahabalipuram 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mahabalipuram.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 76%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year