Tamil Nadu weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Tamil Nadu in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu in October?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. October in Tamil Nadu generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Bikkatti at 26°C to very warm in Karūr at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Karūr and 18°C in Bikkatti. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kanyakumari with an average of 146 mm to heavy rainfall in Kodaikānāl with 356 mm. The city Chennai usually sees around 259 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tamil Nadu in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tamil Nadu climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In October Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kodaikānāl
In October Kodaikānāl generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coimbatore
In October Coimbatore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Pondicherry
In October Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ooty
In October Ooty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tamil Nadu, in India.
Is October the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Tamil Nadu due to the typically poor weather in Chennai.
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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