City in Puducherry, India
Pondicherry weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Pondicherry
Nov–Feb is the driest and least hot. Oct–Dec brings northeast monsoon rain and occasional cyclones; Mar–Jun is hot and humid.
Pondicherry weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan27°18 mm
- Feb28°8 mm
- Mar31°18 mm
- Apr32°31 mm
- May33°69 mm
- Jun33°59 mm
- Jul32°81 mm
- Aug32°109 mm
- Sep31°123 mm
- Oct30°234 mm
- Nov28°273 mm
- Dec27°130 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 23°C73°F | 18 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| February | 28°C83°F | 24°C74°F | 8 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| March | 31°C87°F | 25°C77°F | 18 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| April | 32°C90°F | 27°C81°F | 31 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| May | 33°C92°F | 28°C82°F | 69 mm | 72% | Hot |
| June | 33°C91°F | 28°C82°F | 59 mm | 69% | Hot |
| July | 32°C90°F | 27°C81°F | 81 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C89°F | 27°C80°F | 109 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| September | 31°C88°F | 26°C80°F | 123 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| October | 30°C85°F | 26°C79°F | 234 mm | 80% | Rainy |
| November | 28°C83°F | 25°C77°F | 273 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| December | 27°C81°F | 24°C75°F | 130 mm | 80% | 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) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Pondicherry?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is the driest and least hot. Oct–Dec brings northeast monsoon rain and occasional cyclones; Mar–Jun is hot and humid.
When is the rainy season in Pondicherry?
Rain peaks in November with about 273 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Oct–Nov.
What is the hottest month in Pondicherry?
May, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Pondicherry get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 23°C (73°F).
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Sources
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. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.