AI-generatedNagercoil at a glance
- Best time
- Jan, Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 807 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Nagercoil
Nagercoil has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Nagercoil is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nagercoil
The best time to visit Nagercoil is in January and from June to September. From February to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from October to December; the wettest month is November with 247 mm.
Nagercoil through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nagercoil in the dry season
Jan – Sep
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Nagercoil in the rainy season
Oct – Dec
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
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 – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January, June – September
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0718:05
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 05:54–06:35 · evening 17:37–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:54 · evening 18:17–18:26
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.
October in Nagercoil compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Nagercoil in October?
In October, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 141 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min06:07 – 18:05
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %25 %
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
Compare two months in Nagercoil
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Nagercoil: score 69 against 44. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. August has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 141 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nagercoil month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January32° · 7.8 h
In January, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 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, January is a good month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in January58February34° · 8.6 h
In February, Nagercoil is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in February49March34° · 8.6 h
In March, Nagercoil is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in March50April33° · 8.0 h
In April, Nagercoil is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in April56May32° · 7.5 h
In May, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in May64June31° · 6.7 h
In June, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 22 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 Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in June68July30° · 6.3 h
In July, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 18 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 Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in July69August30° · 6.7 h
In August, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 20 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 Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in August66September31° · 6.9 h
In September, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 22 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 Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in September44October31° · 5.8 h
In October, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 141 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in October33November31° · 4.9 h
In November, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 247 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in November49December31° · 6.4 h
In December, Nagercoil is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Nagercoil.
Nagercoil in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nagercoil
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 (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. 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 April (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) all year, on about 346 days a year.
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 | 61 | 32° | 23° | 7.8 h | 5 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 34° | 24° | 8.6 h | 4 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 34° | 25° | 8.6 h | 6 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 33° | 26° | 8.0 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 56 | 32° | 26° | 7.5 h | 7 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 31° | 25° | 6.7 h | 6 | 32 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 30° | 25° | 6.3 h | 6 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 30° | 25° | 6.7 h | 5 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 31° | 25° | 6.9 h | 6 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 31° | 24° | 5.8 h | 15 | 141 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 31° | 24° | 4.9 h | 20 | 247 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 31° | 24° | 6.4 h | 12 | 118 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
8.18° N, 77.43° E · 40 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nagercoil
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 5.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Nagercoil, 48 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Nagercoil: 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, Nagercoil has about 15 rainy days with 141 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nagercoil
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nagercoil
How breezy and how cloudy Nagercoil 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 Nagercoil typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Nagercoil: mostly cloudy, with about 5.8 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Nagercoil
How often the day gets hot in Nagercoil (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, Nagercoil has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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
Planning a trip to Nagercoil
Weather for your travel dates
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Nagercoil 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.
Nagercoil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during October half-term (score 44).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,460 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.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Nagercoil 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Nagercoil vs Kanniyakumari
In October the holiday weather in Nagercoil and Kanniyakumari is about equally good (score 44 vs 41). During the day it is about as warm in Kanniyakumari as in Nagercoil.
| in October | Nagercoil | Kanniyakumari |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Jan, Jun – Sep | Jan – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Nagercoil ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 14NagercoilThis page31°44
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Frequently asked questions about Nagercoil
When is the best time to visit Nagercoil?
The best time to visit Nagercoil is in January and from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nagercoil?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Nagercoil?
The rainy season is from October to December; the wettest month is November with 247 mm. The driest month is February with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nagercoil get?
Nagercoil gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.6 hours a day; in November there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Nagercoil in?
Nagercoil is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nagercoil?
A nonstop flight from London to Nagercoil takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,460 km.
When is cyclone season in Nagercoil?
Nagercoil 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 Nagercoil?
Nagercoil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during October half-term (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 58, summer holidays 69, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 55.