AI-generatedThiruchendur at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Sep
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,540 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Thiruchendur
Thiruchendur 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 January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, Thiruchendur is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Thiruchendur
The best time to visit Thiruchendur is from January to September. In May, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to September. From May to September 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 297 mm.
Thiruchendur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thiruchendur in the dry season
Jan – Sep
Excellent
- 30–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Thiruchendur in the rainy season
Oct – Dec
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
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: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – September
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:0518:02
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 05:52–06:33 · evening 17:34–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:52 · evening 18:15–18:23
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 Thiruchendur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Thiruchendur in October?
In October, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 165 mm. On about 26 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 Thiruchendur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min06:05 – 18:02
- 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
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %
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
Compare two months in Thiruchendur
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Thiruchendur: score 93 against 72. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 28.4° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 165 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Thiruchendur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January30° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h
In January, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in January93February30° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In February, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in February91March31° · Sea 29° · 8.5 h
In March, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 28 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 Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in March82April33° · Sea 30° · 8.0 h
In April, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in April78May34° · Sea 30° · 7.8 h
In May, Thiruchendur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in May78June34° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In June, Thiruchendur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in June79July34° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h
In July, Thiruchendur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in July82August33° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In August, Thiruchendur is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in August82September33° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In September, Thiruchendur is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in September72October32° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In October, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 165 mm. On about 26 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 Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in October66November30° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In November, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 297 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in November75December30° · Sea 28° · 6.0 h
In December, Thiruchendur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 156 mm. On about 9 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 Thiruchendur.
Thiruchendur in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Thiruchendur
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. 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 (25°), 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) all year, on about 364 days a year.
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 | 90 | 30° | 25° | 27.2° | 7.4 h | 7 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 30° | 25° | 27.6° | 8.2 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 31° | 26° | 29.0° | 8.5 h | 8 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 33° | 27° | 30.2° | 8.0 h | 7 | 50 |
| MayMay | 78 | 34° | 28° | 29.7° | 7.8 h | 5 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 34° | 27° | 28.5° | 6.9 h | 3 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 34° | 27° | 27.8° | 6.4 h | 4 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 33° | 27° | 27.7° | 6.8 h | 4 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 33° | 27° | 27.9° | 7.0 h | 4 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 32° | 26° | 28.4° | 5.8 h | 14 | 165 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 30° | 25° | 28.5° | 4.8 h | 21 | 297 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 30° | 25° | 27.8° | 6.0 h | 14 | 156 |
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
8.50° N, 78.12° E · 9 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sea temperature in Thiruchendur
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 28.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Thiruchendur ranges from 27.2 °C in January to 30.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.7 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.2° | 29.7° | 30.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.0° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.9° | 27.5° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Thiruchendur
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 11.9 hours of daylight in Thiruchendur, 49 % 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 in Thiruchendur: 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, Thiruchendur has about 14 rainy days with 165 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Thiruchendur
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 and clouds in Thiruchendur
How breezy and how cloudy Thiruchendur 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 Thiruchendur typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Dec – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Thiruchendur: 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 and humidity in Thiruchendur
How often the day gets hot in Thiruchendur (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, Thiruchendur has about 26 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
Planning a trip to Thiruchendur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Thiruchendur 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.
Thiruchendur has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 85) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 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 45 min
- Distance
- 8,480 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
Thiruchendur 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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Thiruchendur vs Tirunelveli
In October Thiruchendur has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs 44). During the day Tirunelveli is 2 °C warmer than Thiruchendur. Tirunelveli gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Thiruchendur | Tirunelveli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 34° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 16 |
| Best time | Jan – Sep | Jan |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Thiruchendur
When is the best time to visit Thiruchendur?
The best time to visit Thiruchendur is from January to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Thiruchendur?
The sea temperature in Thiruchendur ranges from 27.2 °C in January to 30.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Thiruchendur in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Thiruchendur?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Thiruchendur?
The rainy season is from October to December; the wettest month is November with 297 mm. The driest month is July with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thiruchendur get?
Thiruchendur gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.5 hours a day; in November there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Thiruchendur in?
Thiruchendur is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Thiruchendur?
A nonstop flight from London to Thiruchendur takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,480 km.
When is cyclone season in Thiruchendur?
Thiruchendur 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 Thiruchendur?
Thiruchendur has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 85) and its weakest during October half-term (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 78, summer holidays 81, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 83.