Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages

June is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 22°C).

Kumbakonam climate at a glance

Climate at a glance

Kumbakonam, 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.

Kumbakonam weather by month

Kumbakonam weather in January

In January, Kumbakonam averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (2008) and the record low is 18°C (2006).

Kumbakonam weather in February

In February, Kumbakonam averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The February record high is 34°C (2017) and the record low is 18°C (2006).

Kumbakonam weather in March

In March, Kumbakonam averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The March record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 20°C (2010).

Kumbakonam weather in April

In April, Kumbakonam averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2006) and the record low is 22°C (2015).

Kumbakonam weather in May

In May, Kumbakonam averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The May record high is 42°C (2017) and the record low is 22°C (2008).

Kumbakonam weather in June

In June, Kumbakonam averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The June record high is 42°C (2017) and the record low is 21°C (2010).

Kumbakonam weather in July

In July, Kumbakonam averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 22°C (2014).

Kumbakonam weather in August

In August, Kumbakonam averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is 22°C (2015).

Kumbakonam weather in September

In September, Kumbakonam averages a high of 35°C and a low of 26°C. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 21°C (2014).

Kumbakonam weather in October

In October, Kumbakonam averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is 22°C (2015).

Kumbakonam weather in November

In November, Kumbakonam averages a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The November record high is 36°C (2020) and the record low is 21°C (2007).

Kumbakonam weather in December

In December, Kumbakonam averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The December record high is 34°C (2019) and the record low is 18°C (2022).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kumbakonam

February is the sunniest month in Kumbakonam, with sunshine about 58% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 12%. Over the year the sun shines about 32% of daylight hours. Kumbakonam is cloudier than 88% of India.

Humidity peaks in November at 85% and is lowest in June at 64%.

Kumbakonam has about 195 days a year above 32°C. Kumbakonam is hotter than 95% of India.

Kumbakonam weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Kumbakonam station is 42°C, on May 31, 2017. The coldest is 18°C, on January 23, 2006.

The wettest day on record brought 730 mm of rain, on December 22, 1983.

34 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.

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Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 23°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 26°C.

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

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 25°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January32 mm479%45%-3°33°18°
February5.3 mm175%58%-2°34°18°
March72%58%-2°38°20°
April71%52%-1°41°22°
May58 mm367%29%-1°42°22°
June23 mm364%18%-2°42°21°
July32 mm464%12%-2°39°22°
August80 mm667%16%-2°39°22°
September86 mm770%22%-2°39°21°
October249 mm1177%27%-2°39°22°
November401 mm1585%14%-2°36°21°
December245 mm1183%30%-2°34°18°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Kumbakonam climate questions

What is the hottest month in Kumbakonam?

June is the warmest month in Kumbakonam, with an average high of 37°C.

What is the coldest month in Kumbakonam?

January is the coldest month in Kumbakonam, with an average low of 22°C.

What is the record high temperature in Kumbakonam?

The record high at the Kumbakonam station is 42°C, set on May 31, 2017. The record low is 18°C, on January 23, 2006.

What is the sunniest month in Kumbakonam?

February is the sunniest month in Kumbakonam, with sunshine about 58% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station KARAIKAL (49 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station KARAIKAL.