Pondicherry · SummerMonth summary
Pondicherry weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pondicherry in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Pondicherry in July: 34°C and 10.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Pondicherry in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Water at 31°C and lively beaches — July is peak swimming season in Pondicherry In the height of summer, Pondicherry sees high temperatures (34°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 22°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.5 | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ February | 23°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.4 | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 31°C | 13% | 0.7 | 11.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 27°C | 33°C | 18% | 0.6 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 28°C | 34°C | 25% | 2.4 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 34°C | 33% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 34°C | 45% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 33°C | 49% | 3.7 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 32°C | 56% | 3.9 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 30°C | 66% | 7.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 11.7 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 28°C | 46% | 5.0 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Pondicherry averages 34°C, 45% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pondicherry in July
Is July a good time to visit Pondicherry?
July is an acceptable time for Pondicherry (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Pondicherry in July?
With 34°C max and 10.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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