Rāmeswaram Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore temperature statistics for Rāmeswaram in Tamil Nadu, India, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in India.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Rāmeswaram enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like January. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 25°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rāmeswaram by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 65 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 3 days.
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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Rāmeswaram Temperatures Compared World Wide
Rāmeswaram’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°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.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
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 Rāmeswaram’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Rāmeswaram climate page.
Current temperature in Rāmeswaram
