- WinterDec–Feb21°32°
- December21°30°
- January21°31°
- February22°33°
- SpringMar–May26°38°
- March23°36°
- April26°38°
- May27°38°
- SummerJun–Aug26°37°
- June27°37°
- July26°37°
- August26°36°
- AutumnSep–Nov24°33°
- September25°36°
- October24°33°
- November23°31°
Karur, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Karur, Tamil Nadu gets 724 mm of precipitation a year over about 57 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).
Karur climate at a glance
Karur, 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 Karur get?
Karur gets 724 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 57 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 58% of India.
November is the wettest month, with 164 mm. January is the driest, with 9 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 11.
Karur weather by month
Karur weather in January
In January, Karur averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 15°C (1988).
Karur weather in February
In February, Karur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 15°C (1974).
Karur weather in March
In March, Karur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (1991) and the record low is 15°C (1977).
Karur weather in April
In April, Karur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The April record high is 48°C (1977) and the record low is 21°C (1994).
Karur weather in May
In May, Karur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (2024) and the record low is 19°C (2003).
Karur weather in June
In June, Karur averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The June record high is 42°C (2011) and the record low is 19°C (1975).
Karur weather in July
In July, Karur averages a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 20°C (1977).
Karur weather in August
In August, Karur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The August record high is 40°C (2015) and the record low is 21°C (2007).
Karur weather in September
In September, Karur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 93 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 21°C (1988).
Karur weather in October
In October, Karur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 129 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 25% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 20°C (2000).
Karur weather in November
In November, Karur averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 164 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The November record high is 36°C (2020) and the record low is 17°C (2011).
Karur weather in December
In December, Karur averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2014) and the record low is 16°C (1984).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Karur
February is the sunniest month in Karur, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 33% of daylight hours. Karur is cloudier than 82% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 77% and is lowest in March at 50%.
Karur has about 190 days a year above 32°C. Karur is hotter than 91% of India.
Karur weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Karur station is 48°C, on April 14, 1977. The coldest is 15°C, on February 7, 1974.
The wettest day on record brought 311 mm of rain, on November 22, 1999.
19 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Karur
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 21°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 25°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 26°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 24°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 mm | 2 | 65% | 50% | 38° | 15° |
| February | 11 mm | 1 | 55% | 66% | 38° | 15° |
| March | 17 mm | 1 | 50% | 64% | 41° | 15° |
| April | 26 mm | 2 | 52% | 53% | 48° | 21° |
| May | 57 mm | 4 | 60% | 26% | 43° | 19° |
| June | 28 mm | 3 | 61% | 17% | 42° | 19° |
| July | 45 mm | 3 | 66% | 11% | 41° | 20° |
| August | 68 mm | 6 | 64% | 14% | 40° | 21° |
| September | 93 mm | 7 | 64% | 20% | 39° | 21° |
| October | 129 mm | 11 | 69% | 25% | 39° | 20° |
| November | 164 mm | 10 | 77% | 17% | 36° | 17° |
| December | 75 mm | 7 | 76% | 35% | 38° | 16° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Karur climate questions
How much rain does Karur get?
Karur gets 724 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 57 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Karur?
November is the wettest month in Karur, with 164 mm. January is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Karur have a year?
Karur has about 57 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Karur?
May is the warmest month in Karur, with an average high of 38°C.
What is the coldest month in Karur?
January is the coldest month in Karur, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Karur?
The record high at the Karur station is 48°C, set on April 14, 1977. The record low is 15°C, on February 7, 1974.
What is the sunniest month in Karur?
February is the sunniest month in Karur, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station TIRUCHCHIRAPALLI (73 km away).
Climate for places near Karur, Tamil Nadu
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station TIRUCHCHIRAPALLI.