The climate of Puducherry
The current climate in Puducherry features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Puducherry, India.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Puducherry in recent years was 42°C in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in December 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Puducherry receives 2476 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Puducherry runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Puducherry?
The best time to visit Puducherry for sunny weather is January through April. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Puducherry. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Puducherry
The climate table of Puducherry shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 9,3 | 18 | 17 | 176 | 80 | 181 | 311 | 148 | 431 | 734 | 330 |
UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Puducherry, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Puducherry
Yearly Temperature in Puducherry
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Puducherry, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Puducherry
Total Yearly Precipitation in Puducherry
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Puducherry, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Puducherry
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Average weather in Puducherry by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puducherry. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.