Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu gets 1087 mm of precipitation a year over about 58 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).

Cuddalore climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 29°C in December to 37°C in June. November is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Cuddalore get?

Cuddalore gets 1087 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 58 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 56% of India.

November is the wettest month, with 322 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 11.

Cuddalore weather by month

Cuddalore weather in January

In January, Cuddalore averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is 16°C (1990).

Cuddalore weather in February

In February, Cuddalore averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (1998) and the record low is 12°C (1973).

Cuddalore weather in March

In March, Cuddalore averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The March record high is 39°C (1993) and the record low is 17°C (1992).

Cuddalore weather in April

In April, Cuddalore averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2017) and the record low is 21°C (1997).

Cuddalore weather in May

In May, Cuddalore averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (1983) and the record low is 21°C (1981).

Cuddalore weather in June

In June, Cuddalore averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The June record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 20°C (1976).

Cuddalore weather in July

In July, Cuddalore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 19°C (1987).

Cuddalore weather in August

In August, Cuddalore averages a high of 35°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 102 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The August record high is 40°C (2005) and the record low is 20°C (1979).

Cuddalore weather in September

In September, Cuddalore averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1991) and the record low is 21°C (1978).

Cuddalore weather in October

In October, Cuddalore averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 218 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2009) and the record low is 20°C (2000).

Cuddalore weather in November

In November, Cuddalore averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 322 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The November record high is 42°C (1986) and the record low is 17°C (2007).

Cuddalore weather in December

In December, Cuddalore averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 165 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (1996) and the record low is 16°C (1984).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Cuddalore

February is the sunniest month in Cuddalore, with sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 13%. Over the year the sun shines about 34% of daylight hours. Cuddalore is cloudier than 78% of India.

Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in June at 72%.

Cuddalore has about 172 days a year above 32°C. Cuddalore is hotter than 84% of India.

Cuddalore weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Cuddalore station is 43°C, on May 31, 1983. The coldest is 12°C, on February 5, 1973.

The wettest day on record brought 380 mm of rain, on November 4, 1978.

13 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

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Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 21°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 25°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January26 mm279%49%-3°33°16°
February8.6 mm175%62%-2°36°12°
March32 mm176%61%-2°39°17°
April15 mm178%56%-1°41°21°
May32 mm375%34%-1°43°21°
June34 mm372%18%-2°42°20°
July52 mm574%13%-2°41°19°
August102 mm876%16%-2°40°20°
September81 mm776%22%-2°39°21°
October218 mm1080%30%-1°38°20°
November322 mm1184%18%-2°42°17°
December165 mm682%34%-2°33°16°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Cuddalore climate questions

How much rain does Cuddalore get?

Cuddalore gets 1087 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 58 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Cuddalore?

November is the wettest month in Cuddalore, with 322 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm.

How many rainy days does Cuddalore have a year?

Cuddalore has about 58 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Cuddalore?

May is the warmest month in Cuddalore, with an average high of 37°C.

What is the coldest month in Cuddalore?

January is the coldest month in Cuddalore, with an average low of 21°C.

What is the record high temperature in Cuddalore?

The record high at the Cuddalore station is 43°C, set on May 31, 1983. The record low is 12°C, on February 5, 1973.

What is the sunniest month in Cuddalore?

February is the sunniest month in Cuddalore, with sunshine about 62% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CUDDALORE (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CUDDALORE.