Tamil Nadu weather in July
Considering a trip to Tamil Nadu this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu in July?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. Tamil Nadu has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Bikkatti at 25°C to very warm in Thanjāvūr at 38°C. At night it cools down to 27°C in Thanjāvūr and 18°C in Bikkatti. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rāmeswaram with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in Vālpārai with 454 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 144 hours of sunlight expected in Chennai. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Tamil Nadu for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tamil Nadu climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In July Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kodaikānāl
In July Kodaikānāl generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coimbatore
In July Coimbatore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pondicherry
In July Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ooty
In July Ooty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Chennai, July may not be the ideal time to visit Tamil Nadu.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the months of May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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