Climate of Lakshadweep, India
Area-weighted average across Lakshadweep. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Lakshadweep, a subdivision of India, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in to 298 mm / 11.7 in depending on the season (1540 mm / 60.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4°C79.5°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 298 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 258 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.7°C80.1°F | 152 mm6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.9°C80.4°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lakshadweep?
The best months to visit Lakshadweep, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and the driest is March with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1540 mm / 60.6 in, with the wettest month being June (298 mm / 11.7 in) and the driest March (12 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Lakshadweep?
The hottest month in Lakshadweep is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.4°C / 83.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Lakshadweep?
The coldest month in Lakshadweep is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When does it rain most in Lakshadweep?
The wettest month in Lakshadweep is June, averaging about 298 mm / 11.7 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.