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Pondicherry in July: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Pondicherry in July is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 32 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 17 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
51/100 · #10
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#8
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#5
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Pondicherry · JulyPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 71 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33 | 28 | 14 | 67 | 6.7 | 70 | 4.3 | 29 | 54 |
| July (selected) | 32 | 27 | 17 | 81 | 6.2 | 71 | 4.1 | 29 | 51 |
| August | 32 | 27 | 20 | 109 | 6.3 | 74 | 3.7 | 29 | 50 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: July (51/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | +3 | +0.5 °C | +0.5 °C | -3.1 | -13.3 mm | +0.5 h | -0.6 % | +0.2 m/s | +0.2 °C |
| August | -1 | -0.6 °C | -0.3 °C | +3.3 | +27.8 mm | +0.1 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 July?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Pondicherry in July?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Pondicherry in July?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 81 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. July is not among them.