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Mahabalipuram Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mahabalipuram has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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 in June to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm 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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chennai, India (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chennai, India (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Mahabalipuram

Sun   Dec 22
31°C | 24°C
NE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
31°C | 23°C
N 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
31°C | 25°C
N 7 m/s
9.3 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

The best time of year to visit Mahabalipuram in India

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and May.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Mahabalipuram?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
  • Does Mahabalipuram have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Mahabalipuram?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Mahabalipuram?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mahabalipuram?
    November tops the wettest month list with 257 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mahabalipuram?
    February is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mahabalipuram?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.