Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Tiruvannamalai features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (77 °F) and 32 °C (89 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 16 °C (62 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (107 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 917 mm (36.1 inches) and receives 117 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Tiruvannamalai enjoys an average of 3634 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 24 minutes to 12 hours 49 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Tiruvannamalai are April, May and June, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 31 to 32 °C (88 - 89 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 26 °C (77 - 79 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Tiruvannamalai experiences 328 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 33°C (92°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
41°C (107°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
| Mean maximum | 32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
| Average high | 30°C (86°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Average low | 20°C (69°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
| Mean minimum | 18°C (64°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
| Minimum | 17°C (62°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
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Tiruvannamalai usually has the most precipitation in September, October and November, with an average of 18 rainy days and 173 mm (6.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Tiruvannamalai are February, March and April. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 23 (0.9) | 3 (0.1) | 11 (0.4) | 7 (0.3) | 39 (1.5) | 76 (3.0) | 79 (3.1) | 85 (3.3) | 146 (5.7) | 151 (6.0) | 222 (8.8) | 75 (2.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 8 |
The sunniest months in Tiruvannamalai are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 15 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Tiruvannamalai: January, November and December receive an average of 8 hours 31 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 255 | 306 | 344 | 339 | 351 | 314 | 306 | 299 | 291 | 296 | 245 | 283 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11h 28m | 11h 43m | 12h 3m | 12h 23m | 12h 40m | 12h 49m | 12h 44m | 12h 29m | 12h 10m | 11h 50m | 11h 33m | 11h 24m |
Tiruvannamalai experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, October and December are in the Very High / Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 11. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Tiruvannamalai UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Tiruvannamalai. 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 Tiruvannamalai'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.