Climate of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Point-value climate at Madurai (Tamil Nadu, India). Population approximately 1,294,000.
Located in Tamil Nadu, India, Madurai has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,294,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in January to 31.6°C / 88.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 15 mm / 0.6 in (February) to 199 mm / 7.8 in (October) — about 884 mm / 34.8 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Madurai's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, June.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8°C78.4°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.2°C81°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.5°C85.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31°C87.8°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 31.6°C88.9°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 30.9°C87.6°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 30.2°C86.4°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 29.8°C85.6°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.5°C85.1°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.2°C82.8°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Madurai?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, June. Madurai's warmest month is May at an average of 31.6°C / 88.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Madurai?
Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in January to 31.6°C / 88.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 884 mm / 34.8 in, with the wettest month being October (199 mm / 7.8 in) and the driest February (15 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Madurai in May?
The average temperature in Madurai in May is 31.6°C / 88.9°F, with rainfall of about 60 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Madurai?
The driest month in Madurai is February, with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.2°C / 81°F.
When is the wettest month in Madurai?
The wettest month in Madurai is October, with approximately 199 mm / 7.8 in of average monthly rainfall.