Puducherry weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Puducherry: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 234 mm (9.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 71% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with September, it is cooler and wetter; November brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Puducherry, the largest city in Puducherry. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Puducherry?
least pleasant month Weather score 47/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Puducherry. For better conditions, consider Jan–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Puducherry in October?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 234 mm (9.2 in) falls in an average October. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Puducherry in October?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Puducherry weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm | 42% | best |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 8 mm | 35% | best |
| March | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm | 36% | best |
| April | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm | 44% | best |
| May | 33°C (92°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 69 mm | 58% | fair |
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 59 mm | 74% | fair |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 81 mm | 80% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 109 mm | 78% | fair |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 123 mm | 75% | fair |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 273 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 130 mm | 57% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Puducherry in October
Weather can differ a lot within Puducherry: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puducherry | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | least pleasant |
| Gundupālaiyam | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | least pleasant |
| Kāraikāl | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 198 mm | least pleasant |
| Mādāyi | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 277 mm | least pleasant |
| Villianur | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | least pleasant |
| Kurumbapet | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | least pleasant |
| Ariyānkuppam | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | least pleasant |
| Kunnimangalam | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 277 mm | least pleasant |
| Manaveli | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 234 mm | least pleasant |