Climate of Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
Point-value climate at Pondicherry (Puducherry, India). Population approximately 227,411.
Located in Puducherry, India, Pondicherry has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 227,411. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in May, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (March) to 322 mm / 12.7 in (November) — about 1198 mm / 47.2 in across the year. Pondicherry is the capital of Puducherry. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pondicherry's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1°C77.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.2°C82.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.3°C86.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.7°C89.1°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.5°C88.7°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 30.3°C86.5°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 29.7°C85.5°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.2°C84.6°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 322 mm12.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pondicherry?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June. Pondicherry's warmest month is May at an average of 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and its driest month is March with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pondicherry?
Pondicherry, in Puducherry, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1198 mm / 47.2 in, with the wettest month being November (322 mm / 12.7 in) and the driest March (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Pondicherry in May?
The average temperature in Pondicherry in May is 31.7°C / 89.1°F, with rainfall of about 35 mm / 1.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pondicherry?
The driest month in Pondicherry is March, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Pondicherry?
The wettest month in Pondicherry is November, with approximately 322 mm / 12.7 in of average monthly rainfall.