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Climate - Madurai (Tamil Nadu)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Madurai, where it is located


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Climate chart - Madurai
The climate of Madurai is tropical, with a dry season from January to March and a rainy season from September to November. In the other months, the rains are quite irregular, and are generally not abundant. Temperatures are high all year round, and are higher than on the coast, although they drop a bit from November to January.
The city is located in southern India, in the state of Tamil Nadu, at almost 10 degrees north latitude, and on the banks of the Vaigai River.
To the north are the Sirumalai Hills, where the altitude varies between 300 to 1,300 meters (985 and 4,265 feet), beyond which lies the city of Dindigul. Instead, to the northwest we find a mountain range that is part of the Western Ghats, the Palani Hills, where the altitude reaches 2,500 meters (8,200 feet); in this area is the city of Kodaikanal, located at 2,100 meters (6,900 feet) above sea level.
We are in the south-eastern side of India, where the summer monsoon does not arrive because it is hindered by the Western Ghats themselves, especially in the first period, in June and July, when the currents blow more directly from the west. Instead, the rains increase from August or September, when the currents from the east or north-east blow more and more often.

Madurai

Madurai is in the path of tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, although the extreme south of India is normally affected only in November and December. In any case, since the sea is warm all year round, in theory they can also form from January to March, perhaps in light form (as tropical storms).

Best Time



The best time to visit Madurai is from late December to late January, as it is the least hot within the dry season. In February and March, it is still the dry season, but it is very hot.

Madurai - Climate data


In Madurai, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 32.8 °C (91.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Madurai - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January213226.7709080.1
February223528.3729482.9
March243730.8769987.5
April263932.87910391
May263932.88010391
June263932.57910290.6
July263832.17910089.7
August253731.4789988.6
September253630.4769786.7
October243529.7769585.5
November233328.1749182.6
December223226.9728980.4
Year24.436.130.1575.996.986.5

In Madurai, precipitation amounts to 870 millimeters (34.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (January) to 185 mm (7.3 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
Madurai - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January80.32
February110.41
March200.82
April602.42
May803.19
June351.46
July552.210
August953.713
September1204.714
October1857.315
November1455.79
December5028
Year87034.391

In Madurai, there are on average around 2610 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Madurai - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January9275
February9255
March9280
April8.5260
May7.5235
June5.5170
July5.5165
August6185
September6.5190
October6190
November6185
December7220
Year7.22610

Madurai - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Madurai is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In February, the weather in Madurai is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).



In March, the weather in Madurai is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.3 °C (99.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In April, the weather in Madurai is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.8 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Madurai is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.8 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F) and a maximum of 39.2 °C (102.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In June, the weather in Madurai is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.5 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).



In July, the weather in Madurai is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79.1 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).



In August, the weather in Madurai is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.4 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).



In September, the weather in Madurai is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In October, the weather in Madurai is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In November, the weather in Madurai is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In December, the weather in Madurai is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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