Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Pudukkottai, 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).

Pudukkottai climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Pudukkottai, 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 Pudukkottai get?

Pudukkottai 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.

Pudukkottai weather by month

Pudukkottai weather in January

In January, Pudukkottai 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 43% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 15°C (1988).

Pudukkottai weather in February

In February, Pudukkottai 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 56% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 15°C (1974).

Pudukkottai weather in March

In March, Pudukkottai 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 54% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (1991) and the record low is 15°C (1977).

Pudukkottai weather in April

In April, Pudukkottai 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 49% of daylight hours. The April record high is 48°C (1977) and the record low is 21°C (1994).

Pudukkottai weather in May

In May, Pudukkottai 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).

Pudukkottai weather in June

In June, Pudukkottai 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 18% of daylight hours. The June record high is 42°C (2011) and the record low is 19°C (1975).

Pudukkottai weather in July

In July, Pudukkottai 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 12% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 20°C (1977).

Pudukkottai weather in August

In August, Pudukkottai 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).

Pudukkottai weather in September

In September, Pudukkottai 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).

Pudukkottai weather in October

In October, Pudukkottai 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 24% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 20°C (2000).

Pudukkottai weather in November

In November, Pudukkottai 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 14% of daylight hours. The November record high is 36°C (2020) and the record low is 17°C (2011).

Pudukkottai weather in December

In December, Pudukkottai 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 30% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2014) and the record low is 16°C (1984).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Pudukkottai

February is the sunniest month in Pudukkottai, with sunshine about 56% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 12%. Over the year the sun shines about 30% of daylight hours. Pudukkottai is cloudier than 95% of India.

Humidity peaks in November at 81% and is lowest in July at 59%.

Pudukkottai has about 190 days a year above 32°C. Pudukkottai is hotter than 91% of India.

Pudukkottai weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Pudukkottai 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.

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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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January8.9 mm275%43%-3°38°15°
February11 mm168%56%-2°38°15°
March17 mm164%54%-2°41°15°
April26 mm266%49%-1°48°21°
May57 mm464%26%-1°43°19°
June28 mm360%18%-1°42°19°
July45 mm359%12%-1°41°20°
August68 mm662%14%-1°40°21°
September93 mm766%20%-1°39°21°
October129 mm1174%24%-1°39°20°
November164 mm1081%14%-2°36°17°
December75 mm780%30%-2°38°16°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Pudukkottai climate questions

How much rain does Pudukkottai get?

Pudukkottai gets 724 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 57 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Pudukkottai?

November is the wettest month in Pudukkottai, with 164 mm. January is the driest, with 9 mm.

How many rainy days does Pudukkottai have a year?

Pudukkottai has about 57 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Pudukkottai?

May is the warmest month in Pudukkottai, with an average high of 38°C.

What is the coldest month in Pudukkottai?

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

What is the record high temperature in Pudukkottai?

The record high at the Pudukkottai 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 Pudukkottai?

February is the sunniest month in Pudukkottai, with sunshine about 56% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station TIRUCHCHIRAPALLI (44 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station TIRUCHCHIRAPALLI.