Climate of Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Point-value climate at Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu, India). Population approximately 542,200.
Located in Tamil Nadu, India, Tirunelveli has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 542,200. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 31.2°C / 88.2°F in May, with rainfall varying from 14 mm / 0.6 in (August) to 207 mm / 8.1 in (November) — about 800 mm / 31.5 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tirunelveli's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, June, July, August, September.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C79.2°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.4°C81.3°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 29.3°C84.7°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| April | 30.4°C86.7°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 31.2°C88.2°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 30.2°C86.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.6°C85.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.6°C85.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 29.7°C85.5°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.7°C83.7°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tirunelveli?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, June, July, August, September. Tirunelveli's warmest month is May at an average of 31.2°C / 88.2°F, and its driest month is August with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Tirunelveli?
Tirunelveli, in Tamil Nadu, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 31.2°C / 88.2°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 800 mm / 31.5 in, with the wettest month being November (207 mm / 8.1 in) and the driest August (14 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Tirunelveli in May?
The average temperature in Tirunelveli in May is 31.2°C / 88.2°F, with rainfall of about 50 mm / 2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Tirunelveli?
The driest month in Tirunelveli is August, with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 29.6°C / 85.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Tirunelveli?
The wettest month in Tirunelveli is November, with approximately 207 mm / 8.1 in of average monthly rainfall.