Puducherry, Puducherry Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Puducherry get?

Puducherry gets 1087 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 58 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 56% of India.

November is the wettest month, with 322 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 11.

Puducherry weather by month

Puducherry weather in January

In January, Puducherry averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is 16°C (1990).

Puducherry weather in February

In February, Puducherry averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The February record high is 36°C (1998) and the record low is 12°C (1973).

Puducherry weather in March

In March, Puducherry averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The March record high is 39°C (1993) and the record low is 17°C (1992).

Puducherry weather in April

In April, Puducherry averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2017) and the record low is 21°C (1997).

Puducherry weather in May

In May, Puducherry averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (1983) and the record low is 21°C (1981).

Puducherry weather in June

In June, Puducherry averages a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The June record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 20°C (1976).

Puducherry weather in July

In July, Puducherry averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 19°C (1987).

Puducherry weather in August

In August, Puducherry averages a high of 35°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 102 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The August record high is 40°C (2005) and the record low is 20°C (1979).

Puducherry weather in September

In September, Puducherry averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1991) and the record low is 21°C (1978).

Puducherry weather in October

In October, Puducherry averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 218 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2009) and the record low is 20°C (2000).

Puducherry weather in November

In November, Puducherry averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 322 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The November record high is 42°C (1986) and the record low is 17°C (2007).

Puducherry weather in December

In December, Puducherry averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 165 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (1996) and the record low is 16°C (1984).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Puducherry

February is the sunniest month in Puducherry, with sunshine about 63% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 12%. Over the year the sun shines about 35% of daylight hours. Puducherry is cloudier than 77% of India.

Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in June at 72%.

Puducherry has about 172 days a year above 32°C. Puducherry is hotter than 84% of India.

Puducherry weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Puducherry station is 43°C, on May 31, 1983. The coldest is 12°C, on February 5, 1973.

The wettest day on record brought 380 mm of rain, on November 4, 1978.

13 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Puducherry

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 35°C and lows near 25°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 32°C and lows near 24°C.

Puducherry climate questions

How much rain does Puducherry get?

Puducherry gets 1087 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 58 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Puducherry?

November is the wettest month in Puducherry, with 322 mm. February is the driest, with 9 mm.

How many rainy days does Puducherry have a year?

Puducherry has about 58 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Puducherry?

May is the warmest month in Puducherry, with an average high of 37°C.

What is the coldest month in Puducherry?

January is the coldest month in Puducherry, with an average low of 21°C.

What is the record high temperature in Puducherry?

The record high at the Puducherry station is 43°C, set on May 31, 1983. The record low is 12°C, on February 5, 1973.

What is the sunniest month in Puducherry?

February is the sunniest month in Puducherry, with sunshine about 63% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.