21Β° to 30Β°
Cool & Dry
The least hot month of the year, and the most comfortable stretch of the dry season.
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Pongal, mid-January
Tamil Nadu's major harvest festival is widely celebrated in and around Puducherry too, a four-day celebration marked by kolam patterns, the festival's namesake sweet rice dish, and family gatherings.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
22Β° to 31Β°
Warm & Dry
Still comfortably mild, with the dry season holding steady.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
23Β° to 33Β°
Heat Builds
Still technically the dry season, but the heat climbs fast from here.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Heat building
26Β° to 34Β°
Very Hot
Daytime highs regularly push past 34Β°C, with the hottest stretch of the year just ahead.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
27Β° to 37Β°
Scorching
Among the hottest months of the year, with temperatures that have reached 43Β°C.
π₯΅ Extreme heatπ§ Stay hydrated
27Β° to 37Β°
Shielded from the Monsoon
Just as hot as May, but the Western Ghats keep rainfall relatively light even as the southwest monsoon begins elsewhere.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
26Β° to 36Β°
Rain Picks Up
Still very hot, with rain becoming more frequent as the monsoon strengthens.
β Umbrella handyπ§ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 35Β°
Rainy Season Begins
Rain grows more frequent as winds increasingly blow in from the east.
β Umbrella handyπ§ Stay hydrated
25Β° to 34Β°
Building Toward Monsoon
Hot and increasingly wet, as the year's wettest stretch approaches.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Still hot
24Β° to 33Β°
Northeast Monsoon Arrives
Rain becomes a near-daily event as the true wet season sets in.
β Umbrella essentialβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The wettest month of the year, driven by the retreating northeast monsoon.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
22Β° to 29Β°
Still Unsettled
Cooler, but still within the rainy season, with unsettled weather lingering before the dry months return.
β Umbrella handyπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Puducherry?›
Puducherry's monsoon season runs roughly from October through December, with November historically the wettest, averaging around 348mm of rain across 11 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Puducherry?›
January and February are historically Puducherry's least hot months, and June, despite falling within the wider monsoon period, stays relatively dry thanks to the shelter of the Western Ghats.
What is the least favorable time to visit Puducherry?›
November, the wettest month of the year, historically brings the heaviest rain, and December stays unsettled as the retreating monsoon lingers.
Which month has the most rain in Puducherry?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 348mm of rain across 11 days.
Which month is the driest in Puducherry?›
January, February, and March are historically tied as the driest months, each averaging around 18mm of rain.
How hot does Puducherry get?›
May and June are historically tied as the hottest months of the year.
What should I pack for Puducherry during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around October through December, when the northeast monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Does cyclone risk affect Puducherry?›
Like nearby Chennai, the coast is normally only affected by cyclones from mid-October to December, and more rarely in May.
Is Puducherry a former French colony?›
Yes. Puducherry was under French rule until 1954, and the French Quarter, or White Town, still has colonial villas, French street signs, and a French-speaking community.
Is there a festival worth planning around in Puducherry?›
Pongal, Tamil Nadu's major harvest festival, is widely celebrated in and around Puducherry in mid-January, a four-day celebration marked by kolam patterns and family gatherings.