Climate normals · 1970–2000
Puducherry Climate
Puducherry is a city in India (22) with a population of about 657,209. Its average annual temperature is 28.3°C (83°F), with roughly 1192 mm of rain per year.
28.3°C
Avg Temp
1192
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Puducherry Climate
Puducherry has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F) and receives about 1192 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.3°C
Avg Temp
1192
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 25 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 13 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 8 mm |
| April | 30° / 86° | 11 mm |
| May | 32° / 89° | 34 mm |
| June | 31° / 89° | 37 mm |
| July | 30° / 87° | 88 mm |
| August | 30° / 85° | 145 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 131 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 237 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 313 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 150 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 Puducherry
The most comfortable months to visit Puducherry are typically January, February and March, 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). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Puducherry are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Puducherry, India has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C and about 1192 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Puducherry 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.