AI-generatedTiruvannamalai at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,180 h
- Rain a year
- 831 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 174 m
Climate in Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai 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 28 °C. With around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year, Tiruvannamalai is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0317:56
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 05:50–06:31 · evening 17:27–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:42–05:50 · evening 18:09–18:17
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 Tiruvannamalai in October?
In October, Tiruvannamalai is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 144 mm. On about 22 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 Tiruvannamalai.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min06:03 – 17:56
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- 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 Tiruvannamalai
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 Tiruvannamalai, 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 Tiruvannamalai
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 Tiruvannamalai: 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, Tiruvannamalai has about 18 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tiruvannamalai
How breezy and how cloudy Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai typically peaks at 11 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 74 % of the sky over Tiruvannamalai: 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 Tiruvannamalai
How often the day gets hot in Tiruvannamalai (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, Tiruvannamalai has about 22 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tiruvannamalai
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in May (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 285 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 | 80 | 29° | 19° | 6.5 h | 3 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 32° | 19° | 7.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 35° | 22° | 8.0 h | 2 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 37° | 25° | 8.0 h | 4 | 26 |
| MayMay | 32 | 37° | 27° | 7.7 h | 11 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 35° | 26° | 5.6 h | 11 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 35° | 26° | 4.3 h | 12 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 34° | 25° | 4.6 h | 13 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 33° | 25° | 5.2 h | 14 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 31° | 23° | 4.8 h | 18 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 29° | 22° | 4.3 h | 14 | 143 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 28° | 20° | 4.9 h | 8 | 72 |
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
12.23° N, 79.07° E · 174 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Tiruvannamalai
The best time to visit Tiruvannamalai is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in December. From March to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to November; the wettest month is October with 144 mm.
Tiruvannamalai through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tiruvannamalai in the dry season
Dec – Jun
Fair
- 28–37 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Tiruvannamalai in the rainy season
Jul – Nov
Poor
- 29–35 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tiruvannamalai for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tiruvannamalai
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 Tiruvannamalai: score 80 against 30. 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 | 30 | 80better |
| Day high | 31° | 29° |
| Night low | 23° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 144 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 12better |
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
Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Tiruvannamalai month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January29° · 7 h
In January, Tiruvannamalai is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in January66February32° · 8 h
In February, Tiruvannamalai is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in February49March35° · 8 h
In March, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in March46April37° · 8 h
In April, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in April32May37° · 8 h
In May, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 31 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in May23June35° · 6 h
In June, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °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 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, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in June20July35° · 4 h
In July, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in July22August34° · 5 h
In August, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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 13 rainy days and 90 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in August25September33° · 5 h
In September, Tiruvannamalai is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 114 mm. On about 28 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in September30October31° · 5 h
In October, Tiruvannamalai is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 144 mm. On about 22 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in October52November29° · 4 h
In November, Tiruvannamalai 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. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 143 mm in total. On about 8 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 Tiruvannamalai.
Tiruvannamalai in November74December28° · 5 h
In December, Tiruvannamalai is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tiruvannamalai.
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Tiruvannamalai vs. Auroville
In October Auroville has the better holiday weather (score 38 vs. 30). During the day Auroville is 1 °C cooler than Tiruvannamalai.
| in October | Tiruvannamalai | Auroville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 20 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Jan – Apr |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Tiruvannamalai ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kanniyakumari29°28°74
- 2Calangute30°29°71
- 3Rameswaram28°29°70
- 4Murdeshwar30°29°68
- 5Gokarna30°29°68
- 6Auroville30°29°67
- 7Mahabalipuram30°29°67
- 8Mahé28°29°66
- 29TiruvannamalaiThis page31°30
Planning a trip to Tiruvannamalai
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tiruvannamalai 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.
Tiruvannamalai has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 5 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 25 min
- Distance
- 8,220 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
Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai
When is the best time to visit Tiruvannamalai?
The best time to visit Tiruvannamalai is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tiruvannamalai?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 27 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Tiruvannamalai?
Rain is most frequent from July to November; the wettest month is October with 144 mm. The driest month is February with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tiruvannamalai get?
Tiruvannamalai gets around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.0 hours a day; in July there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Tiruvannamalai in?
Tiruvannamalai uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tiruvannamalai?
A nonstop flight from London to Tiruvannamalai takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,220 km.
When is cyclone season in Tiruvannamalai?
Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai?
Tiruvannamalai has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 21, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 77.
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