AI-generatedMadurai at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 939 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 139 m
Climate in Madurai
Madurai has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while December is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Madurai is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0518:01
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:53–06:34 · evening 17:33–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:53 · evening 18:14–18:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Madurai in October?
In October, Madurai is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:05 – 18:01
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Madurai
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Madurai, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Madurai
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Madurai: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Madurai has about 19 rainy days with 201 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Madurai
How breezy and how cloudy Madurai is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Madurai typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Madurai: mostly cloudy, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Madurai
How often the day gets hot in Madurai (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Madurai has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Madurai
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 297 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 73 | 30° | 20° | 6.7 h | 4 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 33° | 21° | 7.7 h | 3 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 36° | 23° | 8.1 h | 5 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 37° | 26° | 7.4 h | 11 | 68 |
| MayMay | 20 | 37° | 26° | 7.0 h | 15 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 36° | 26° | 5.7 h | 9 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 35° | 25° | 5.0 h | 9 | 43 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 35° | 25° | 5.2 h | 11 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 35° | 25° | 5.6 h | 13 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 32° | 24° | 4.8 h | 19 | 201 |
| NovemberNov | 40 | 29° | 22° | 4.2 h | 18 | 185 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 29° | 21° | 5.2 h | 10 | 98 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
9.92° N, 78.12° E · 139 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Madurai
The best time to visit Madurai is from December to January. From February to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is most frequent in May and from September to November; the wettest month is October with 201 mm.
Madurai through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Madurai in the dry season
Jun – Aug, Dec – Apr
Fair
- 29–37 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Madurai in the rainy season
May, Sep – Nov
Poor
- 29–37 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Madurai for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Madurai
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Madurai: score 73 against 25. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 25 | 73better |
| Day high | 32° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 201 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May, Sep – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Madurai month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January30° · 7 h
In January, Madurai is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in January58February33° · 8 h
In February, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in February44March36° · 8 h
In March, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in March31April37° · 7 h
In April, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in April20May37° · 7 h
In May, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 79 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in May28June36° · 6 h
In June, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in June26July35° · 5 h
In July, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in July23August35° · 5 h
In August, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in August20September35° · 6 h
In September, Madurai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in September25October32° · 5 h
In October, Madurai is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in October40November29° · 4 h
In November, Madurai is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 185 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Madurai.
Madurai in November64December29° · 5 h
In December, Madurai is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Madurai.
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Madurai vs. Tiruchirappalli
In October the holiday weather in Madurai and Tiruchirappalli is about equally good (score 25 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Tiruchirappalli as in Madurai.
| in October | Madurai | Tiruchirappalli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 25 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
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- 30MaduraiThis page32°25
Planning a trip to Madurai
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Madurai in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Madurai has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during May half-term (score 22).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Madurai lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Madurai
When is the best time to visit Madurai?
The best time to visit Madurai is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Madurai?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 26 °C. December is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Madurai?
Rain is most frequent in May and from September to November; the wettest month is October with 201 mm. The driest month is February with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Madurai get?
Madurai gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.1 hours a day; in November there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Madurai in?
Madurai uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Madurai?
A nonstop flight from London to Madurai takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,360 km.
When is cyclone season in Madurai?
Madurai lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Madurai?
Madurai has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during May half-term (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 24, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 69.
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