Pondicherry · AutumnMonth summary
Pondicherry weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pondicherry in November?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in November (7.2/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Pondicherry in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in November
Autumn in Pondicherry is often underrated: 28°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 70% 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 | 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 November, Pondicherry averages 82°F, 70% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
November vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -60%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pondicherry in November
Is November a good time to visit Pondicherry?
November 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 November?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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