Pondicherry · SpringMonth summary
Pondicherry weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 91°F
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pondicherry in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 33°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Pondicherry in April: 91°F and 11.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Pondicherry in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Pondicherry. Temperatures rise (33°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 April, Pondicherry averages 91°F, 18% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
April vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pondicherry in April
Is April a good time to visit Pondicherry?
April is an excellent time to visit Pondicherry (score 7.7/10). With 91°F, 11.8h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Pondicherry in April?
With 91°F max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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