Best time to visit Pondicherry

Q: When is the best time to visit Pondicherry?

The best time to visit Pondicherry is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Pondicherry?

The hottest time of year in Pondicherry is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 37°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Pondicherry?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Pondicherry with 300mm on average. There are normally 9 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Pondicherry?

The sunniest time of year in Pondicherry is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Pondicherry?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Pondicherry in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Pondicherry?

The best time to visit Pondicherry is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
3.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
2
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
2
Oct
3.5
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

28
Jan
30
Feb
32
Mar
34
Apr
37
May
37
Jun
36
Jul
35
Aug
34
Sep
32
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
9
Apr
8
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
7
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Pondicherry?

The hottest time of year in Pondicherry is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 37°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Pondicherry?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Pondicherry with 300mm on average. There are normally 9 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Pondicherry?

The sunniest time of year in Pondicherry is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Pondicherry?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Pondicherry in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.