Madurai Weather in December

What's the weather like in Madurai (Tamil Nādu) in December 2025?

The climate in Madurai during December can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Madurai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Madurai weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.2°C 84.6°F
Nightly temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Average temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 6th driest 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.

December temperatures in Madurai

Madurai average temperature in December

December rainfall

Madurai average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Madurai average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Madurai in December 2025.

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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
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