| The state of Tamil Nadu is nestled in the south eastern part of Indian peninsula between the latitudes of 8 o 5"N and 13 o 35"N and the longitudes of 76 o 15"E and 8 o 20"E |
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| The climate in southern India shows only slight seasonal variations. The climate of Tamil Nadu is essentially tropical. The temperature in summer seldom 43º C and in winter seldom falls below 18º C. Temperatures and humidity remain relatively high all year round. Lightweight clothes and an umbrella are required throughout the year. A few extra layers of clothing may also be useful during the cooler months, as temperatures may drop slightly in the evening. The Cool Season and the beginning of the Summer Season is the best time to visit when rainfall is marginally lower which is between November and March |
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Tamil Nadu is one of the most important tourist destinations of India today with a number of people traveling to the land for business as well as for leisure. It is also a perfect destination for newly married couples on the look out for a honeymoon in Tamil Nadu. The climate of Tamil Nadu is heavily influenced by the geography of Tamil Nadu. Thus, to ascertain the type of climate you would have to face during your holiday in Tamil Nadu, you would have to know about the geography of the region you are traveling to. For example, the hills of Tamil Nadu are generally blessed with moderate temperatures during the day with cool nights. On the other hand, the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu have very little differences in their summer or winter temperatures. |
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Mainly tropical, the climate of Tamil Nadu is known for its warm and humid summers and moderate summers. Temperatures have known to rise almost as high as 40°C. However, the proximity to the sea is beneficial in bringing moisture laden sea breezes into the land during the night, which brings a welcome relief from the oppressive heat of the day. April and May are the hottest months of the year, while the period between November to February is considered to be winter. The period between October to December is considered as the Monsoons. The average annual rainfall of the region ranges from around 25 to 75 inches. This is a perfect time to arrange a tour to Tamil Nadu as the climate remains cool and comfortable and the monsoons add a special touch to the already picturesque locales of Tamil Nadu. |
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| Summer |
| April and May are the hottest months with the mercury often soaring above the 40ºC (108.75 F approx.) mark. Even the coastal regions are warm and humid during the summers, but with the nightfall, however, cool sea breeze brings some respite. Summer temperatures are quite equable at the foothills of the ghats. But the most pleasant are the hill stations where the maximum temperature rarely rises above mid twenties in summer |
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| In Tamil Nadu the rainy season is between October and December when the Northeast monsoon brings rain in spurts. The average annual rainfall, falling mainly between October and December, ranges between 25 and 75 inches. The most precipitation falls in the Nilgiris and other hill areas |
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| Winter |
| Winter falls between November-February during which, the mercury hardly falls below 20°C (54 F approx.), except in the hill stations. The winter monsoons of Tamil Nadu occur in the months of October to December. The lowest temperatures are recorded during December and January |
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| Weather Chart Tamil Nadu |
| Month |
Max °C |
Min °C |
Rain (mm) |
| Jan |
29 |
20 |
24 |
| Feb |
31 |
21 |
7 |
| Mar |
33 |
23 |
15 |
| Apr |
35 |
26 |
25 |
| May |
38 |
28 |
52 |
| June |
37 |
28 |
53 |
| July |
35 |
26 |
83 |
| Aug |
35 |
26 |
124 |
| Sept |
34 |
25 |
118 |
| Oct |
32 |
24 |
267 |
| Nov |
29 |
23 |
309 |
| Dec |
28 |
21 |
139 |
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| The best period to visit Tamil Nadu is between Octobers to March, when the climate becomes pleasantly cool |
