Pondicherry Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Pondicherry has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Pondicherry remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pondicherry has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1103 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 284 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 14 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Pondicherry Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Pondicherry in India
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May and June.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
Yes, the months of February and March are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 284 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
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