Neyveli climate
Neyveli (Tamil Nadu, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 1,044 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Neyveli climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 1967 | 2475 | 160.6 |
| Feb | 3289 | 2068 | 2678 | 90.3 |
| Mar | 3595 | 2272 | 2984 | 180.7 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2577 | 3188 | 311.2 |
| May | 3697 | 2679 | 3188 | 722.8 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2678 | 3187 | 481.9 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2577 | 3086 | 682.7 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2576 | 2985 | 1014.0 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 1134.5 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 2068.1 |
| Nov | 2983 | 2272 | 2578 | 2509.8 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2069 | 2475 | 1114.4 |
| Year | 3798 | 1967 | 2883 | 1,04441 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 42% | 5.0 | 11:31 |
| Feb | 71% | 35% | 5.9 | 11:45 |
| Mar | 64% | 36% | 6.3 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 62% | 44% | 6.5 | 12:23 |
| May | 63% | 58% | 6.1 | 12:39 |
| Jun | 61% | 74% | 5.7 | 12:48 |
| Jul | 61% | 80% | 5.4 | 12:44 |
| Aug | 66% | 78% | 5.5 | 12:30 |
| Sep | 72% | 75% | 5.5 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 79% | 71% | 4.8 | 11:51 |
| Nov | 85% | 70% | 4.1 | 11:35 |
| Dec | 84% | 57% | 4.1 | 11:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Neyveli is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 19 °C67 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.2 °C13.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,044 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–March. The wettest month is November (250 mm9.8 in), the driest is February (9 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in June to 85% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Neyveli
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are January: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 16 mm0.6 in to 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is November, which is very wet (250 mm9.8 in) and humid (85% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Neyveli
- Wetter months (August–December) — highs 2882 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2069 to 25 °C76 °F, about 156 mm6.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (January–July) — highs 2984 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 1967 to 26 °C79 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Neyveli compares
Compared with Puducherry, about 51 km to the northeast, Neyveli has practically the same average temperature and receives 9% less precipitation (1,044 mm41 in vs 1,153 mm45 in). The difference is largest in December (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Neyveli is the 19th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 162nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm (Vietnam, Aw), Tuy Hòa (Vietnam, Aw) and Ninh Hòa (Vietnam, Aw).
Nearby places
- Puducherry 51 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,153 mm45 in
- Kallakurichi 60 km · 28 °C82 °F · 874 mm34 in
- Tiruvannamalai 83 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,086 mm43 in
- Thanjavur 100 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,011 mm40 in
- Nagapattinam 101 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,051 mm41 in
- Tiruchirappalli 124 km · 28 °C83 °F · 830 mm33 in
- Kanchipuram 138 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
- Salem 146 km · 27 °C81 °F · 802 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Neyveli?
May is the warmest month in Neyveli, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Neyveli?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in Neyveli?
November is the wettest month with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 9 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Neyveli?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.