IndiaThe climate of Tamil Nādu
The current climate in Tamil Nādu features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°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 29°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 Tamil Nādu , India.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Tamil Nādu in recent years was 43°C in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in December 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, Tamil Nādu receives 2608 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Tamil Nādu runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Tamil Nādu ?
The best time to visit Tamil Nādu for mild to warm weather is February and March. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Tamil Nādu .
Climate Table of Tamil Nādu
The climate table of Tamil Nādu 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 9,8 | 7,0 | 16 | 50 | 176 | 169 | 368 | 301 | 563 | 575 | 333 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 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 Tamil Nādu , India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Tamil Nādu
Yearly Temperature in Tamil Nādu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tamil Nādu , 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 Tamil Nādu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tamil Nādu
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Tamil Nādu , 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 Tamil Nādu
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Average weather in Tamil Nādu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tamil Nādu . Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.