Our verdict
The best time to visit Madurai is November
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 40℃ (103℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 19℃ (67℉) at night.
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Madurai are usually in May, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Madurai falls around October, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
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Madurai seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Madurai as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Madurai is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Madurai
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Madurai for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Madurai climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Madurai for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Madurai in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Madurai in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Madurai in March
- Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in March, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Madurai in April
- Average temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Madurai in May
- Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average humidity: 51%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Madurai in June
- Average temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Madurai in July
- Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Madurai in August
- Average temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Madurai in September
- Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Madurai in October
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 120mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Madurai in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Madurai in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madurai in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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