Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Kanchipuram climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 65% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 34% of daylight hours. 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 94% of India.

Kanchipuram weather records

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 on record brought 345 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January17 mm278%51%-3°35°12°
February14 mm172%65%-2°38°15°
March23 mm170%59%-2°41°18°
April27 mm270%55%-1°43°20°
May46 mm367%35%-1°44°22°
June55 mm664%17%-2°43°20°
July107 mm1070%11%-2°41°21°
August137 mm1270%14%-2°39°20°
September123 mm1073%18%-2°39°21°
October279 mm1378%30%-1°40°20°
November364 mm1485%20%-2°38°17°
December177 mm881%36%-3°33°17°

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?

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 sunshine about 65% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MADRAS/MINAMBAKKAM (56 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MADRAS/MINAMBAKKAM.