Pondicherry, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Pondicherry?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–84°F in February
🌧 Least rain
10% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (45%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
French QuarterYear-round — pastel colonial streets, cafés, bougainvillea.
Auroville & MatrimandirYear-round — utopian community, golden sphere, meditation.
Paradise BeachNov–Mar — beach accessible by boat, ideal dry season.
Franco-Indian cuisineYear-round — curry crêpes, dosai, Suffren Street cafés.
Monthly climate data
Pondicherry weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 72°F | 82°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ February | 73°F | 84°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 75°F | 88°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 81°F | 91°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 82°F | 93°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 81°F | 93°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 93°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 91°F | 49% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 79°F | 90°F | 56% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 77°F | 86°F | 66% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 82°F | 70% | 0.5in | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 82°F | 46% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 33°F, 19% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 34°F, 42% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 64% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 28°F, 26% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 10% rainy days and 29°F.
July is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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