- 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°
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Tiruchirappalli, 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).
Tiruchirappalli climate at a glance
Tiruchirappalli, 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 Tiruchirappalli get?
Tiruchirappalli 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.
Tiruchirappalli weather by month
Tiruchirappalli weather in January
In January, Tiruchirappalli 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 45% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 15°C (1988).
Tiruchirappalli weather in February
In February, Tiruchirappalli 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 59% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 15°C (1974).
Tiruchirappalli weather in March
In March, Tiruchirappalli 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 55% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (1991) and the record low is 15°C (1977).
Tiruchirappalli weather in April
In April, Tiruchirappalli 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 50% of daylight hours. The April record high is 48°C (1977) and the record low is 21°C (1994).
Tiruchirappalli weather in May
In May, Tiruchirappalli 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 27% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (2024) and the record low is 19°C (2003).
Tiruchirappalli weather in June
In June, Tiruchirappalli 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).
Tiruchirappalli weather in July
In July, Tiruchirappalli 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).
Tiruchirappalli weather in August
In August, Tiruchirappalli 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).
Tiruchirappalli weather in September
In September, Tiruchirappalli 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).
Tiruchirappalli weather in October
In October, Tiruchirappalli 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).
Tiruchirappalli weather in November
In November, Tiruchirappalli 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).
Tiruchirappalli weather in December
In December, Tiruchirappalli 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 31% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2014) and the record low is 16°C (1984).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tiruchirappalli
February is the sunniest month in Tiruchirappalli, with sunshine about 59% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 12%. Over the year the sun shines about 31% of daylight hours. Tiruchirappalli is cloudier than 92% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 80% and is lowest in June at 58%.
Tiruchirappalli has about 190 days a year above 32°C. Tiruchirappalli is hotter than 91% of India.
Tiruchirappalli weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Tiruchirappalli 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
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 mm | 2 | 73% | 45% | 38° | 15° |
| February | 11 mm | 1 | 66% | 59% | 38° | 15° |
| March | 17 mm | 1 | 61% | 55% | 41° | 15° |
| April | 26 mm | 2 | 62% | 50% | 48° | 21° |
| May | 57 mm | 4 | 61% | 27% | 43° | 19° |
| June | 28 mm | 3 | 58% | 18% | 42° | 19° |
| July | 45 mm | 3 | 59% | 12% | 41° | 20° |
| August | 68 mm | 6 | 61% | 14% | 40° | 21° |
| September | 93 mm | 7 | 63% | 20% | 39° | 21° |
| October | 129 mm | 11 | 71% | 25% | 39° | 20° |
| November | 164 mm | 10 | 80% | 14% | 36° | 17° |
| December | 75 mm | 7 | 79% | 31% | 38° | 16° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Tiruchirappalli climate questions
How much rain does Tiruchirappalli get?
Tiruchirappalli gets 724 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 57 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tiruchirappalli?
November is the wettest month in Tiruchirappalli, with 164 mm. January is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Tiruchirappalli have a year?
Tiruchirappalli has about 57 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Tiruchirappalli?
May is the warmest month in Tiruchirappalli, with an average high of 38°C.
What is the coldest month in Tiruchirappalli?
January is the coldest month in Tiruchirappalli, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tiruchirappalli?
The record high at the Tiruchirappalli 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 Tiruchirappalli?
February is the sunniest month in Tiruchirappalli, with sunshine about 59% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station TIRUCHCHIRAPALLI (6 km away).
Climate for places near Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station TIRUCHCHIRAPALLI.