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The best time to visit Mahabalipuram is January
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 40℃ (105℉) in Mahabalipuram. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 20℃ (67℉) around January.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Mahabalipuram when the days are longest, you should visit in May. November sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in February instead.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Mahabalipuram, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Mahabalipuram seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Mahabalipuram as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram
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 Mahabalipuram 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.
Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram 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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Mahabalipuram in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Mahabalipuram in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Mahabalipuram in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Mahabalipuram in April
- Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Mahabalipuram in May
- Average temperature: 34℃ (92℉)
- Average high temperature: 39℃ (102℉)
- Average low temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Mahabalipuram in June
- Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
- Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average humidity: 51%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Mahabalipuram in July
- Average temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 54%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Mahabalipuram in August
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Mahabalipuram in September
- Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Mahabalipuram in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 98mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Mahabalipuram in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 166mm (7") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Mahabalipuram in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Mahabalipuram in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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