Madurai Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Madurai’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
Madurai experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very hot 40°C in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 22°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Madurai 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:
May, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 72 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 3 days. For more information, please visit our Madurai 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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Madurai Temperatures Compared World Wide
Madurai’s average annual maximum temperature is 36°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
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 Madurai’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Madurai climate page.
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