- WinterDec–Feb21°30°
- December22°29°
- January21°30°
- February22°31°
- SpringMar–May26°35°
- March23°33°
- April26°34°
- May27°37°
- SummerJun–Aug26°36°
- June27°37°
- July26°36°
- August25°35°
- AutumnSep–Nov24°32°
- September25°34°
- October24°32°
- November23°30°
Gundupālaiyam, Puducherry Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Gundupālaiyam, Puducherry 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).
Gundupālaiyam climate at a glance
Gundupālaiyam, Puducherry 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 Gundupālaiyam get?
Gundupālaiyam 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.
Gundupālaiyam weather by month
Gundupālaiyam weather in January
In January, Gundupālaiyam 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 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is 16°C (1990).
Gundupālaiyam weather in February
In February, Gundupālaiyam 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 63% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (1998) and the record low is 12°C (1973).
Gundupālaiyam weather in March
In March, Gundupālaiyam 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).
Gundupālaiyam weather in April
In April, Gundupālaiyam 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).
Gundupālaiyam weather in May
In May, Gundupālaiyam 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 35% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (1983) and the record low is 21°C (1981).
Gundupālaiyam weather in June
In June, Gundupālaiyam 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).
Gundupālaiyam weather in July
In July, Gundupālaiyam 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 12% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 19°C (1987).
Gundupālaiyam weather in August
In August, Gundupālaiyam 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).
Gundupālaiyam weather in September
In September, Gundupālaiyam 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 21% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1991) and the record low is 21°C (1978).
Gundupālaiyam weather in October
In October, Gundupālaiyam 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).
Gundupālaiyam weather in November
In November, Gundupālaiyam 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 19% of daylight hours. The November record high is 42°C (1986) and the record low is 17°C (2007).
Gundupālaiyam weather in December
In December, Gundupālaiyam 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 35% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (1996) and the record low is 16°C (1984).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gundupālaiyam
February is the sunniest month in Gundupālaiyam, with sunshine about 63% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 12%. Over the year the sun shines about 35% of daylight hours. Gundupālaiyam is cloudier than 77% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in June at 72%.
Gundupālaiyam has about 172 days a year above 32°C. Gundupālaiyam is hotter than 84% of India.
Gundupālaiyam weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Gundupālaiyam 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
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea temp | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 mm | 2 | 79% | 50% | -3° | 33° | 16° |
| February | 8.6 mm | 1 | 75% | 63% | -2° | 36° | 12° |
| March | 32 mm | 1 | 76% | 61% | -2° | 39° | 17° |
| April | 15 mm | 1 | 78% | 56% | -1° | 41° | 21° |
| May | 32 mm | 3 | 76% | 35% | -1° | 43° | 21° |
| June | 34 mm | 3 | 72% | 18% | -2° | 42° | 20° |
| July | 52 mm | 5 | 73% | 12% | -2° | 41° | 19° |
| August | 102 mm | 8 | 76% | 16% | -2° | 40° | 20° |
| September | 81 mm | 7 | 76% | 21% | -2° | 39° | 21° |
| October | 218 mm | 10 | 80% | 30% | -1° | 38° | 20° |
| November | 322 mm | 11 | 84% | 19% | -2° | 42° | 17° |
| December | 165 mm | 6 | 81% | 35% | -2° | 33° | 16° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Gundupālaiyam climate questions
How much rain does Gundupālaiyam get?
Gundupālaiyam gets 1087 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 58 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Gundupālaiyam?
November is the wettest month in Gundupālaiyam, with 322 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Gundupālaiyam have a year?
Gundupālaiyam has about 58 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Gundupālaiyam?
May is the warmest month in Gundupālaiyam, with an average high of 37°C.
What is the coldest month in Gundupālaiyam?
January is the coldest month in Gundupālaiyam, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Gundupālaiyam?
The record high at the Gundupālaiyam 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 Gundupālaiyam?
February is the sunniest month in Gundupālaiyam, with sunshine about 63% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station CUDDALORE (20 km away).
Climate for places near Gundupālaiyam, Puducherry
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station CUDDALORE.