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Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu?
June is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 22°C).
Kumbakonam 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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 23° | 30° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 26° | 34° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 37° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 25° | 33° |
Kumbakonam weather by month
Kumbakonam weather in January
In January, Kumbakonam averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 58% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 12%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Kumbakonam is cloudier than 88% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 85% and is lowest in June at 64%.
Kumbakonam has about 196 days a year above 32°C. Kumbakonam is hotter than 95% of India.
Kumbakonam weather records
These records cover KARAIKAL during 1975–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 730 mm of precipitation, on December 22, 1983.
34 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.
The best time to visit Kumbakonam
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
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 29° | 32 mm | 4 | 79% | 45% | 33° | 18° |
| February | 23° | 31° | 5.3 mm | 1 | 75% | 58% | 34° | 18° |
| March | 24° | 33° | — | — | 72% | 58% | 38° | 20° |
| April | 27° | 34° | — | — | 71% | 52% | 41° | 22° |
| May | 27° | 37° | 58 mm | 3 | 67% | 29% | 42° | 22° |
| June | 27° | 37° | 23 mm | 3 | 64% | 18% | 42° | 21° |
| July | 27° | 37° | 32 mm | 4 | 64% | 12% | 39° | 22° |
| August | 26° | 36° | 80 mm | 6 | 67% | 16% | 39° | 22° |
| September | 26° | 35° | 86 mm | 7 | 70% | 22% | 39° | 21° |
| October | 25° | 33° | 249 mm | 11 | 77% | 27% | 39° | 22° |
| November | 24° | 30° | 401 mm | 15 | 85% | 14% | 36° | 21° |
| December | 23° | 29° | 245 mm | 11 | 83% | 30% | 34° | 18° |
Station: KARAIKAL, 49 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1975–2026; 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.
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?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 58% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.