Puducherry weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Puducherry, India. Like most weather services, we show Puducherry at one spot: Puducherry, its largest city. At 3:15 AM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 19%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–AprOff season Oct–Nov
About Puducherry weather
Is it raining in Puducherry right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Puducherry this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–30° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Puducherry lately?
In the past 7 days, Puducherry had 2 rainy days and 49.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Puducherry?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Puducherry weather by month
When is the best time to visit Puducherry?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Puducherry is Jan–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Puducherry?
November is the wettest month, with about 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Puducherry?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Puducherry have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun, Jan–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Puducherry?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C (88°F) and coolest in December at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Puducherry weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Puducherry), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Puducherry
Weather can differ a lot within Puducherry: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puducherry | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,153 mm |
| Gundupālaiyam | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,153 mm |
| Kāraikāl | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,053 mm |
| Mādāyi | Dec–Apr | May–Oct | 27–31°C | 3,177 mm |
| Villianur | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,153 mm |
| Kurumbapet | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,153 mm |
| Ariyānkuppam | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,153 mm |
| Kunnimangalam | Dec–Apr | May–Oct | 27–31°C | 3,177 mm |
| Manaveli | Jan–Apr | Oct–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,153 mm |