Pudukkottai climate
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 844 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pudukkottai climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3087 | 1965 | 2476 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 3392 | 2067 | 2680 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 3798 | 2272 | 2985 | 170.7 |
| Apr | 3799 | 2577 | 3188 | 361.4 |
| May | 3697 | 2678 | 3187 | 783.1 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2577 | 3086 | 361.4 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2576 | 3085 | 542.1 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2475 | 2985 | 793.1 |
| Sep | 3492 | 2475 | 2984 | 1014.0 |
| Oct | 3189 | 2374 | 2781 | 1676.6 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2271 | 2577 | 1827.2 |
| Dec | 2984 | 2067 | 2475 | 742.9 |
| Year | 3799 | 1965 | 2882 | 84433 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 40% | 5.1 | 11:35 |
| Feb | 66% | 32% | 6.0 | 11:47 |
| Mar | 59% | 38% | 6.4 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 59% | 51% | 6.5 | 12:21 |
| May | 63% | 61% | 6.1 | 12:36 |
| Jun | 62% | 74% | 5.8 | 12:44 |
| Jul | 60% | 79% | 5.6 | 12:40 |
| Aug | 64% | 76% | 5.7 | 12:28 |
| Sep | 69% | 72% | 5.7 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 77% | 71% | 5.0 | 11:53 |
| Nov | 84% | 68% | 4.3 | 11:38 |
| Dec | 83% | 57% | 4.3 | 11:31 |
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 Pudukkottai is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 20 °C67 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.1 °C12.8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 844 mm33 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–March. The wettest month is November (182 mm7.2 in), the driest is January (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 59% in April to 84% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 32%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.5 hours in December to 12.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pudukkottai
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 30 °C87 °F with 10 mm0.4 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C89 °F, very wet (167 mm6.6 in) and humid (77% 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 Pudukkottai
- Wetter months (May, August–December) — highs 2984 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2067 to 26 °C78 °F, about 114 mm4.5 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–April, June and July) — highs 3087 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 1965 to 25 °C77 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Pudukkottai compares
Compared with Karaikkudi, about 36 km to the south, Pudukkottai has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% less precipitation (844 mm33 in vs 915 mm36 in). The difference is largest in April (0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Pudukkottai is the 20th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 250th 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: Maicao (Colombia, BSh), Machiques (Venezuela, Aw) and Punto Fijo (Venezuela, BSh).
Nearby places
- Karaikkudi 36 km · 28 °C83 °F · 915 mm36 in
- Tiruchirappalli 50 km · 28 °C83 °F · 830 mm33 in
- Thanjavur 57 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,011 mm40 in
- Dindigul 92 km · 27 °C81 °F · 825 mm32 in
- Madurai 92 km · 28 °C82 °F · 959 mm38 in
- Karur 103 km · 28 °C83 °F · 763 mm30 in
- Nagapattinam 120 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,051 mm41 in
- Kallakurichi 151 km · 28 °C82 °F · 874 mm34 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pudukkottai?
April is the warmest month in Pudukkottai, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pudukkottai?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pudukkottai?
November is the wettest month with about 182 mm (7.2 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Pudukkottai?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and 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.