Our verdict
The best time to visit Pondicherry is October
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 35℃ (96℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 23℃ (74℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Pondicherry, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Pondicherry usually falls during the months surrounding October each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Pondicherry seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Pondicherry as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry
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 Pondicherry 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.
Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry 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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Pondicherry in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Pondicherry in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Pondicherry in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in April
- Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- 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 Pondicherry in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in May
- Average temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
- Average low temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in June
- Average temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in July
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in August
- Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in September
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Pondicherry in October
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 195mm (8") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Pondicherry in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 183mm (7") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Pondicherry in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 98mm (4") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Pondicherry in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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