Pondicherry Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pondicherry, India in October.

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Pondicherry

Planning a trip to Pondicherry, India this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Pondicherry in October

Pondicherry, India is a region in India. October in Pondicherry generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Pondicherry. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Pondicherry, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 227 mm (8.9 in) in Pondicherry.

Explore Pondicherry by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pondicherry — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pondicherry)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April33°C (91°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pondicherry in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pondicherry.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Pondicherry

What is the weather like in October for the most popular destinonation in Pondicherry, India?

Pondicherry

In October Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
284 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Pondicherry weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pondicherry, India in October?

Expect poor weather across Pondicherry, India in October. The popular destination of Pondicherry averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Pondicherry, India in October?

Daytime temperatures in Pondicherry peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in October, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Pondicherry, India get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Pondicherry, India, with Pondicherry averaging around 227 mm (8.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Pondicherry, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pondicherry, October may not be the ideal time to visit Pondicherry, India.

On average, the best time to visit Pondicherry, India is in January with generally perfect weather in Pondicherry. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Pondicherry.

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