Pondicherry weather in January
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Pondicherry. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
22°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, April
What to do in Pondicherry in January
Whatever the weather, Pondicherry rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Stroll the colonial seaside promenade
Tour Auroville intentional community nearby
Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram spiritual center
Explore French-era architecture and museums
Dine on Indo-French fusion cuisine
Relax on uncrowded beaches south of town
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
April
32C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
May
34C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
June
34C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
July
33C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
August
33C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
September
32C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
October
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
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