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Pondicherry in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Pondicherry in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 32 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 20 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
50/100 · #12
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#9
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#7
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Pondicherry · AugustPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 32 | 27 | 17 | 81 | 6.2 | 71 | 4.1 | 29 | 51 |
| August (selected) | 32 | 27 | 20 | 109 | 6.3 | 74 | 3.7 | 29 | 50 |
| September | 31 | 27 | 21 | 117 | 6.5 | 77 | 3.4 | 29 | 51 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (50/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | +1 | +0.6 °C | +0.3 °C | -3.3 | -27.8 mm | -0.1 h | -3.3 % | +0.4 m/s | +0.2 °C |
| September | +1 | -0.8 °C | -0.2 °C | +0.8 | +8.3 mm | +0.2 h | +3.3 % | -0.4 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Pondicherry in August?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Pondicherry in August?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Pondicherry in August?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 109 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Pondicherry?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Pondicherry. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. August is not among them.