Puducherry (Pondicherry) weather by month & the best time to visit
India · coastal city break · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Puducherry (Pondicherry) is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 93/100), with January and March close behind. Puducherry (Pondicherry) averages about 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F and roughly 8 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Puducherry (Pondicherry) is February, then January and March. The dullest month is October (67/100, 234 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
Puducherry (Pondicherry) gets a lot of sun: around 2,630 hours a year. February (93/100) is noticeably better than October (67). It ranks #62 of 112 destinations in India for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,654 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around November, carries about 55% of the annual 1,153 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 23° / 73°F | 18 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| February | 93 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 8 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| March | 91 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 18 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| April | 89 | 32° / 90°F | 27° / 81°F | 31 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 74 | 33° / 91°F | 28° / 82°F | 69 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| June | 75 | 33° / 91°F | 27° / 81°F | 59 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 80 | 32° / 90°F | 27° / 81°F | 81 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| August | 74 | 32° / 90°F | 26° / 79°F | 109 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| September | 72 | 31° / 88°F | 26° / 79°F | 123 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| October | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 234 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 273 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 71 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 130 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Puducherry (Pondicherry) by month
The sea off Puducherry (Pondicherry) is warmest in April at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in January at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Puducherry (Pondicherry): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
Puducherry (Pondicherry) is a coastal city break in India with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Puducherry (Pondicherry) get a year?
Puducherry (Pondicherry) gets about 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
The sunniest time to visit Puducherry (Pondicherry) is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 93/100 (with January and March close behind). Expect daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F.
What is the least sunny month in Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
October is the least sunny month in Puducherry (Pondicherry), scoring 67/100 with about 234 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
The sea in Puducherry (Pondicherry) ranges from about 27°C (January) to 31°C (April). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
The typical midday UV index in Puducherry (Pondicherry) peaks around 11 (extreme) in March, easing to about 7 (high) in November. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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