City in Tamil Nadu, India
Madurai weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Madurai
Nov–Feb is warm and dry; Pongal in mid-January and Chithirai festival in April–May. Mar–Jun gets very hot; Oct–Dec brings northeast monsoon rain.
Madurai weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan31°9 mm
- Feb34°12 mm
- Mar37°23 mm
- Apr37°50 mm
- May36°101 mm
- Jun34°57 mm
- Jul34°72 mm
- Aug34°89 mm
- Sep34°115 mm
- Oct32°197 mm
- Nov29°177 mm
- Dec29°60 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C87°F | 18°C65°F | 9 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| February | 34°C93°F | 20°C67°F | 12 mm | 64% | Hot |
| March | 37°C98°F | 22°C72°F | 23 mm | 57% | Very hot |
| April | 37°C99°F | 25°C77°F | 50 mm | 59% | Very hot |
| May | 36°C96°F | 25°C78°F | 101 mm | 64% | Hot |
| June | 34°C94°F | 24°C75°F | 57 mm | 65% | Hot |
| July | 34°C93°F | 24°C75°F | 72 mm | 63% | Hot |
| August | 34°C93°F | 23°C74°F | 89 mm | 66% | Hot |
| September | 34°C92°F | 23°C74°F | 115 mm | 70% | Hot |
| October | 32°C89°F | 23°C73°F | 197 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| November | 29°C84°F | 21°C71°F | 177 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| December | 29°C83°F | 20°C67°F | 60 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Madurai | Nov–Feb | Apr (37°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Madurai?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is warm and dry; Pongal in mid-January and Chithirai festival in April–May. Mar–Jun gets very hot; Oct–Dec brings northeast monsoon rain.
When is the rainy season in Madurai?
Rain peaks in October with about 197 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Oct–Nov.
What is the hottest month in Madurai?
April, with average highs of 37°C (99°F).
How cold does Madurai get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 18°C (65°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Airports Authority of India: Madurai
- Meenakshi Mission Hospital
- Indian Railways IRCTC
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.