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Thanjavur Climate

Thanjavur is a city in India (25) with a population of about 291,067. Its average annual temperature is 28.5°C (83°F), with roughly 916 mm of rain per year.

28.5°C

Avg Temp

916

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Thanjavur Climate

Thanjavur has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F) and receives about 916 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

28.5°C

Avg Temp

916

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Thanjavur — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January25° / 76°23 mm
February26° / 79°15 mm
March29° / 84°16 mm
April31° / 88°30 mm
May32° / 89°52 mm
June31° / 88°35 mm
July30° / 87°70 mm
August30° / 85°108 mm
September29° / 85°102 mm
October28° / 82°178 mm
November26° / 79°174 mm
December25° / 77°113 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 Thanjavur

The most comfortable months to visit Thanjavur 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). October is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Thanjavur are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Thanjavur, India has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C and about 916 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.

In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Thanjavur average about 37°C (99°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.