When is the best time to go to Madurai

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Madurai, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Madurai weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Madurai are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Madurai January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 16mm 8.8hrs 12.4hrs

January in Madurai is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madurai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Madurai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Madurai with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Madurai February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 19mm 9.1hrs 12.5hrs

February in Madurai is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madurai.

February is in the winter in Madurai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Madurai with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Madurai March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 22mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Madurai is characteristically very hot and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madurai.

March is in the spring in Madurai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Madurai with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in March »

April

Madurai April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 63mm 8.6hrs 13hrs

Madurai's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madurai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Madurai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Madurai with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Madurai May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 54mm 7.6hrs 13.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Madurai and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madurai.

May is in the spring in Madurai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Madurai with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in May »

June

Madurai June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 87mm 5.6hrs 12.4hrs

June is a a little damp, humid month in Madurai and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madurai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Madurai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Madurai with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in June »

July

Madurai July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 130mm 5.4hrs 12.5hrs

July in Madurai is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madurai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Madurai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Madurai with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in July »

August

Madurai August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 140mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Madurai is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madurai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Madurai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Madurai with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in August »

September

Madurai September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 111mm 6.3hrs 13hrs

Madurai's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madurai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Madurai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Madurai with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in September »

October

Madurai October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 192mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Madurai and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madurai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Madurai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Madurai with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in October »

November

Madurai November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 141mm 6.2hrs 12.4hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Madurai and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madurai.

November is in the fall / autumn in Madurai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Madurai with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in November »

December

Madurai December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 71mm 7.1hrs 12.5hrs

December in Madurai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madurai.

December is in the winter in Madurai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Madurai with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Madurai weather in December »

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Madurai weather stats

Madurai weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33.9°C 93°F
Driest month: January 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: February 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: October 192mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29.9°C 85.8°F
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