AI-generatedMahabalipuram at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 1,029 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram 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 34 °C, while December is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Mahabalipuram is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – April
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 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:5917:51
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 05:46–06:27 · evening 17:22–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:46 · evening 18:04–18:12
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 Mahabalipuram in October?
In October, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 209 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min05:59 – 17:51
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 17 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Mahabalipuram
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mahabalipuram ranges from 26.8 °C in January to 29.6 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
In November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.4° | 26.8° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.6° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.6° | 29.3° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 29.1° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 28.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.2° | 26.8° | 27.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Mahabalipuram
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 5.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Mahabalipuram, 43 % 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 Mahabalipuram
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
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 Mahabalipuram: 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, Mahabalipuram has about 20 rainy days with 209 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mahabalipuram
How breezy and how cloudy Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Aug, Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Mahabalipuram: mostly cloudy, with about 5.1 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 Mahabalipuram
How often the day gets hot in Mahabalipuram (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, Mahabalipuram has about 17 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Mahabalipuram
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 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in May (28°). 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 358 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 28° | 23° | 26.8° | 6.9 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 29° | 23° | 27.4° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 8.3 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 33° | 27° | 29.6° | 8.4 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 80 | 34° | 28° | 29.6° | 8.3 h | 6 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 34° | 28° | 29.2° | 5.9 h | 10 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 33° | 27° | 28.9° | 4.6 h | 14 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 32° | 27° | 28.8° | 4.8 h | 15 | 96 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 32° | 27° | 28.9° | 5.3 h | 16 | 107 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.1 h | 20 | 209 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 28° | 24° | 28.4° | 4.8 h | 17 | 255 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 27° | 23° | 27.2° | 5.5 h | 10 | 132 |
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
12.62° N, 80.19° E · 11 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Mahabalipuram
The best time to visit Mahabalipuram is from January to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From May to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to November; the wettest month is November with 255 mm.
Mahabalipuram through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mahabalipuram in the dry season
Dec – Jun
Excellent
- 27–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Mahabalipuram in the rainy season
Jul – Nov
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mahabalipuram for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mahabalipuram
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Mahabalipuram: score 98 against 67. In March, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in March. March has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 98better |
| Day high | 30° | 31° |
| Night low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 28.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 209 mm | 11 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Jun
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Mahabalipuram month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in January96February29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in February98March31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in March91April33° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 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, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in April80May34° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In May, Mahabalipuram is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in May66June34° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, Mahabalipuram is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 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, June is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in June61July33° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Mahabalipuram is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 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 a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in July63August32° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In August, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 96 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in August67September32° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 107 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in September67October30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 209 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in October67November28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In November, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 255 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram in November79December27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In December, Mahabalipuram is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 132 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mahabalipuram.
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Mahabalipuram vs. Chennai
In October the holiday weather in Mahabalipuram and Chennai is about equally good (score 67 vs. 67). During the day Chennai is 1 °C warmer than Mahabalipuram. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Mahabalipuram | Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 19 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Jan – Feb |
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Planning a trip to Mahabalipuram
Weather for your travel dates
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Mahabalipuram 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.
Mahabalipuram has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,270 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
Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram
When is the best time to visit Mahabalipuram?
The best time to visit Mahabalipuram is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mahabalipuram?
The sea temperature in Mahabalipuram ranges from 26.8 °C in January to 29.6 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Mahabalipuram in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Mahabalipuram?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 28 °C. December is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Mahabalipuram?
Rain is most frequent from July to November; the wettest month is November with 255 mm. The driest month is February with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mahabalipuram get?
Mahabalipuram gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.4 hours a day; in July there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Mahabalipuram in?
Mahabalipuram uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mahabalipuram?
A nonstop flight from London to Mahabalipuram takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,270 km.
When is cyclone season in Mahabalipuram?
Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram?
Mahabalipuram has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 62, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 86.
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