Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tirunelveli Climate
Tirunelveli is a city in India (25) with a population of about 1,435,844. Its average annual temperature is 28.9°C (84°F), with roughly 792 mm of rain per year.
28.9°C
Avg Temp
792
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Tirunelveli Climate
Tirunelveli has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F) and receives about 792 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.9°C
Avg Temp
792
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 80° | 26 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 42 mm |
| March | 30° / 85° | 39 mm |
| April | 31° / 87° | 65 mm |
| May | 31° / 88° | 50 mm |
| June | 30° / 87° | 18 mm |
| July | 30° / 85° | 18 mm |
| August | 30° / 85° | 14 mm |
| September | 30° / 86° | 35 mm |
| October | 29° / 84° | 174 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 208 mm |
| December | 26° / 80° | 103 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 Tirunelveli
The most comfortable months to visit Tirunelveli are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tirunelveli are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tirunelveli, India has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C and about 792 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Tirunelveli average about 36°C (97°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.