Climate in Pondicherry (Tamil Nadu), India

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

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

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Pondicherry

Thu Apr 25

37°C | 27°C

18 km/h

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast

Fri Apr 26

38°C | 26°C

18 km/h

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast

Sat Apr 27

38°C | 26°C

18 km/h

partly cloudy and no rain

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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 Pondicherry?
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.

Does Pondicherry have a dry season?
Yes, the months of February and March are very dry.

Which is the hottest month in Pondicherry?
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.

Which is the coolest month in Pondicherry?
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.

Which is the wettest month in Pondicherry?
November tops the wettest month list with 284 mm of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Pondicherry?
February is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.

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