Pondicherry · AutumnMonth summary
Pondicherry weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pondicherry in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Pondicherry in October: 30°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Pondicherry in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Pondicherry is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 October, Pondicherry averages 30°C, 66% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -56%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pondicherry in October
Is October a good time to visit Pondicherry?
October is an acceptable time for Pondicherry (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (9.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Pondicherry in October?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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