Kanyakumari Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Kanyakumari’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in India.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Kanyakumari enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 30°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 24°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kanyakumari by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
April, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 66 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 4 days. For more information, please visit our Kanyakumari Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in India Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kanyakumari Temperatures Compared World Wide
Kanyakumari’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Kanyakumari’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Kanyakumari climate page.
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