Pondicherry, India in August

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 July

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August167mm average rain

August sits near Pondicherry's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August5.9 hours average sun

August is one of Pondicherry's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

August29°C average sea

August is close to Pondicherry's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaMarch to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

August59 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.