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- The best time to visit Puducherry
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average UV index
The best time to visit Puducherry
The best months for a swim in Puducherry, India, are January through July, with a perfect temperature - varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall.
Weather in January
January, like December, in Puducherry, India, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°C (82.4°F) and min 20°C (68°F). An excellent water temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and only 1 rainfall days, with 29mm (1.14") of accumulated rainfall, makes January a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Puducherry, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°C (86°F) and min 21°C (69.8°F). An excellent water temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and only 1 rainfall days, with 11mm (0.43") of accumulated rainfall, makes February a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a tropical month in Puducherry, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°C (89.6°F) and min 23°C (73.4°F). An excellent water temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and only 1 rainfall days, with 9mm (0.35") of accumulated rainfall, makes March a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Puducherry, India, is a hot pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature varying between 34°C (93.2°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The ideal sea water temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 13mm (0.51") of accumulated rainfall makes April the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is a sweltering month in Puducherry, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°C (80.6°F) and an average high of 37°C (98.6°F). An excellent water temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and only 2 rainfall days, with 43mm (1.69") of accumulated rainfall, makes May a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the rainy (monsoon) season, June, is also a sweltering month in Puducherry, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°C (80.6°F) and an average high of 37°C (98.6°F). An excellent water temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F) and only 2 rainfall days, with 43mm (1.69") of accumulated rainfall, makes June a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another fiery hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Puducherry, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°C (96.8°F) and an average low of 25°C (77°F). An excellent water temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and only 5 rainfall days, with 85mm (3.35") of accumulated rainfall, makes July a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the same as July, is another torrid rainy (monsoon) season month in Puducherry, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°C (77°F) and an average high of 35°C (95°F). The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35°C (95°F), hardly deviating from July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the last month of the rainy (monsoon) season in Puducherry, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°C (93.2°F) and 25°C (77°F). The arrival of September brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), closely following the temperature pattern of August. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Puducherry, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°C (89.6°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). The arrival of October marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F) from September's 34°C (93.2°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the post-monsoon autumn, November, is still a warm month in Puducherry, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average high of 29°C (84.2°F). Start of November brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from October's hot 32°C (89.6°F) to a warm 29°C (84.2°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Puducherry, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°C (82.4°F) and min 21°C (69.8°F). Puducherry experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) during January and December. In December, in Puducherry, the rain falls for 6 days. Weather in December »
[Resources]Frequently asked questions
What month is the coldest in Puducherry?
During January and December, Puducherry registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 28°C (82.4°F).
How much does it rain in Puducherry?
Throughout the year, in Puducherry, there are 47 rainfall days, and 1240mm (48.82") of precipitation is accumulated.
What month is the sea coldest in Puducherry?
The month with the coldest seawater is January, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).
What is the month with the most sunshine in Puducherry?
February through April, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Puducherry.
When is the highest UV index in Puducherry?
February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Puducherry.
What is the driest month in Puducherry?
March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
What months are the sea warmest in Puducherry?
April and May, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Puducherry, India.
What part of the year is the hottest in Puducherry?
The highest point of temperatures in Puducherry, India, falls in May and June, when the average high-temperature ascends to 37°C (98.6°F).
When are the longest days in Puducherry?
June has the longest days of the year in Puducherry, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Puducherry?
June through November, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Puducherry, India.
What is the rainiest month in Puducherry?
November is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 300mm (11.81") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Puducherry?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Puducherry?
Puducherry does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). IST timezone is used throughout the entire year.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Puducherry?
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 9.
Average temperature
Puducherry, India
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (37°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (28°C).
The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).
Average rainfall
Puducherry, India
- Average rainfall in July:
85mm - Average rainfall in August:
167mm - Average rainfall in September:
137mm - Average rainfall in October:
241mm - Average rainfall in November:
300mm - Average rainfall in December:
162mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (300mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (9mm).
Average rainfall days
Puducherry, India
- Average rainfall days in January:
1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
0 days - Average rainfall days in May:
2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
6 days - Average rainfall days in September:
6 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
9 days - Average rainfall days in December:
6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (0 days).
Average sea temperature
Puducherry, India
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are April and May (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (26.8°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Puducherry, India
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 3min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 4min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 5min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 4min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 4min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
The months with the most sunshine are February, March and April (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index
Puducherry, India
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).
Puducherry, India
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