Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Karaikal, India Average Monthly Weather
Weather score68Good annual avg
Best months: February, January, March
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 32°C, sunshine averages 7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1239mm. Sea temperatures average 29°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
1239mm
Annual total
Sun
7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Karaikal, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August35°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August110mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Karaikal's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.1 hours average sun
August is below Karaikal's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Karaikal's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to July and September to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August63 weather score
August scores below Karaikal's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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