Tamil Nadu weather in September
Thinking about venturing to Tamil Nadu this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu in September?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. Tamil Nadu offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Bikkatti at 26°C and very warm in Madurai at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Madurai 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 September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tuticorin with an average of 32 mm to heavy rainfall in Kodaikānāl with 313 mm. Meanwhile, Chennai enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tamil Nadu in September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In September Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kodaikānāl
In September Kodaikānāl generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°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 September Coimbatore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 September Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ooty
In September 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 tolerable that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Tamil Nadu with overall tolerable weather in Chennai. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Tamil Nadu is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
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