Climate normals · 1970–2000
Madurai Climate
Madurai is a city in India (25) with a population of about 1,465,625. Its average annual temperature is 28.8°C (84°F), with roughly 894 mm of rain per year.
28.8°C
Avg Temp
894
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Madurai Climate
Madurai has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F) and receives about 894 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.8°C
Avg Temp
894
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 23 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 15 mm |
| March | 30° / 85° | 23 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 66 mm |
| May | 32° / 89° | 60 mm |
| June | 31° / 88° | 38 mm |
| July | 30° / 86° | 46 mm |
| August | 30° / 85° | 102 mm |
| September | 29° / 85° | 116 mm |
| October | 28° / 83° | 200 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 136 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 69 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Madurai
The most comfortable months to visit Madurai are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 37°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Madurai are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Madurai, India has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C and about 894 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Madurai average about 37°C (98°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.