Pondicherry Temperature by Month
Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu, India enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 32°C (90°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Pondicherry Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Pondicherry offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in May and a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January. At night, lows range from 29°C (84°F) to 23°C (73°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pondicherry by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Pondicherry Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Pondicherry spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Pondicherry vs India
The map below shows the annual temperature across India. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Pondicherry vs World: Temperature Compared
Pondicherry's average annual maximum temperature is 32°C (90°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Pondicherry's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Pondicherry climate page.
