Pondicherry weather in January (Tamil Nadu, India)

Is Pondicherry a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Pondicherry in January, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C. While slightly cooler, this month still offers warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Pondicherry in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 1 day this month are expected to have rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pondicherry climate page with graphs.

 

Pondicherry, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Where to go in India in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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