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Pondicherry in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Pondicherry in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °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
59/100 · #6
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#10
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#9
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Pondicherry · NovemberPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 30 | 26 | 23 | 215 | 5.8 | 80 | 3.0 | 29 | 53 |
| November (selected) | 28 | 25 | 20 | 282 | 5.1 | 82 | 4.1 | 28 | 59 |
| December | 27 | 24 | 12 | 140 | 5.3 | 80 | 4.5 | 27 | 75 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (59/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | -6 | +1.5 °C | +1 °C | +2.9 | -67.5 mm | +0.7 h | -2.2 % | -1 m/s | +0.8 °C |
| December | +16 | -1 °C | -1.4 °C | -8.3 | -142.6 mm | +0.2 h | -2.1 % | +0.4 m/s | -1.3 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Pondicherry in November?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Pondicherry in November?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Pondicherry in November?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 282 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. November is not among them.