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Tirunelveli Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Tirunelveli experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be very warm. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Tirunelveli changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in April to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Tirunelveli has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1003 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Tirunelveli shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 246 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 35 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tirunelveli Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Tirunelveli

Sun   Dec 22
32°C | 24°C
N 1 m/s
1.5 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
32°C | 23°C
NW
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
32°C | 22°C
NW
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Tirunelveli in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Tirunelveli?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
  • Which is the hottest month in Tirunelveli?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Tirunelveli?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tirunelveli?
    November tops the wettest month list with 246 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tirunelveli?
    February is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.

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