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Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu?
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu gets 1368 mm of precipitation a year over about 83 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in December to 38°C in May. November is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 21° | 31° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 26° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 36° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 24° | 33° |
How much rain does Kanchipuram get?
Kanchipuram gets 1368 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 83 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 70% of India.
November is the wettest month, with 364 mm. February is the driest, with 14 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 14.
Kanchipuram weather by month
Kanchipuram weather in January
In January, Kanchipuram averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 35°C (1998) and the record low is 12°C (2002).
Kanchipuram weather in February
In February, Kanchipuram averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (1981) and the record low is 15°C (1974).
Kanchipuram weather in March
In March, Kanchipuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 41°C (2021) and the record low is 18°C (1989).
Kanchipuram weather in April
In April, Kanchipuram averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 43°C (2006) and the record low is 20°C (1985).
Kanchipuram weather in May
In May, Kanchipuram averages a high of 38°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 44°C (2003) and the record low is 22°C (1996).
Kanchipuram weather in June
In June, Kanchipuram averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2012) and the record low is 20°C (1983).
Kanchipuram weather in July
In July, Kanchipuram averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 107 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2015) and the record low is 21°C (1985).
Kanchipuram weather in August
In August, Kanchipuram averages a high of 35°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 137 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2018) and the record low is 20°C (1983).
Kanchipuram weather in September
In September, Kanchipuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 123 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 21°C (1990).
Kanchipuram weather in October
In October, Kanchipuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 279 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 40°C (1977) and the record low is 20°C (2000).
Kanchipuram weather in November
In November, Kanchipuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 364 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (1992) and the record low is 17°C (2012).
Kanchipuram weather in December
In December, Kanchipuram averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 177 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 33°C (2010) and the record low is 17°C (1981).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kanchipuram
February is the sunniest month in Kanchipuram, with estimated sunshine of 65% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 11%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 34% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Kanchipuram is cloudier than 78% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 85% and is lowest in June at 64%.
Kanchipuram has about 192 days a year above 32°C. Kanchipuram is hotter than 93% of India.
Kanchipuram weather records
These records cover MADRAS/MINAMBAKKAM during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Kanchipuram station is 44°C, on May 29, 2003. The coldest is 12°C, on January 7, 2002.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 345 mm of precipitation, on December 2, 2015.
26 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 36°C and lows near 26°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 33°C and lows near 24°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 30° | 17 mm | 2 | 78% | 51% | 35° | 12° |
| February | 22° | 32° | 14 mm | 1 | 72% | 65% | 38° | 15° |
| March | 24° | 34° | 23 mm | 1 | 70% | 59% | 41° | 18° |
| April | 26° | 36° | 27 mm | 2 | 70% | 55% | 43° | 20° |
| May | 28° | 38° | 46 mm | 3 | 67% | 35% | 44° | 22° |
| June | 27° | 38° | 55 mm | 6 | 64% | 17% | 43° | 20° |
| July | 26° | 36° | 107 mm | 10 | 70% | 11% | 41° | 21° |
| August | 26° | 35° | 137 mm | 12 | 70% | 14% | 39° | 20° |
| September | 25° | 34° | 123 mm | 10 | 73% | 18% | 39° | 21° |
| October | 24° | 33° | 279 mm | 13 | 78% | 30% | 40° | 20° |
| November | 23° | 31° | 364 mm | 14 | 85% | 20% | 38° | 17° |
| December | 22° | 29° | 177 mm | 8 | 81% | 36% | 33° | 17° |
Station: MADRAS/MINAMBAKKAM, 56 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Kanchipuram climate questions
How much rain does Kanchipuram get?
Kanchipuram gets 1368 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 83 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Kanchipuram?
November is the wettest month in Kanchipuram, with 364 mm. February is the driest, with 14 mm.
How many rainy days does Kanchipuram have a year?
Kanchipuram has about 83 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Kanchipuram?
May is the warmest month in Kanchipuram, with an average high of 38°C.
What is the coldest month in Kanchipuram?
January is the coldest month in Kanchipuram, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Kanchipuram?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Kanchipuram station is 44°C, set on May 29, 2003. The record low is 12°C, on January 7, 2002.
What is the sunniest month in Kanchipuram?
February is the sunniest month in Kanchipuram, with estimated sunshine of 65% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.