nomadseason

Monthly climate in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Marakkanam features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 26 °C (78 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 22 °C (71 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (99 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1215 mm (47.8 inches) and receives 131 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Marakkanam enjoys an average of 3695 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 24 minutes to 12 hours 49 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India §

The warmest months in Marakkanam are May, June and July, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 31 °C (86 - 88 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 26 to 26 °C (78 - 79 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Marakkanam experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 33°C
(93°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(86°F)
Mean maximum 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 29°C
(85°F)
Average high 28°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)
Daily mean 26°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 26°C
(79°F)
Average low 24°C
(75°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)
Mean minimum 22°C
(72°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)
Minimum 22°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 22°C
(73°F)

Compare climate in Marakkanam with other places

Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India with other places around the world.

Monthly average precipitation in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India §

Marakkanam usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 18 rainy days and 256 mm (10.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Marakkanam are February, March and April. On average, 9 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 41 (1.6) 9 (0.3) 8 (0.3) 9 (0.4) 17 (0.7) 42 (1.7) 79 (3.1) 125 (4.9) 116 (4.6) 205 (8.1) 389 (15.3) 173 (6.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 6 1 2 3 5 9 16 16 17 22 22 12

Monthly sunshine hours in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India §

The sunniest months in Marakkanam are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 16 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Marakkanam: January, September and November receive an average of 8 hours 59 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 264 308 344 341 350 317 308 302 295 307 259 295
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 28m 11h 43m 12h 3m 12h 23m 12h 41m 12h 49m 12h 45m 12h 30m 12h 10m 11h 50m 11h 32m 11h 24m

Solar UV radiation in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India §

Marakkanam experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Marakkanam UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 10 12 13 15 12 12 13 13 13 11 10 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, India

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Marakkanam. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Marakkanam's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.