Tamil Nadu, India
James Town
James Town is a locality in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time09:08
8.15° N, 77.56° EElevation 30 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal codes629001, 629401October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month179mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
James Town at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:0011 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:59Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthOctober
179 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
14 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby6+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in James Town
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 84%
Today27 Oct28°25°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct30°26°
Thu29 Oct30°25°
Fri30 Oct31°24°
Sat31 Oct31°25°1.7 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°1.2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°4.4 mm
Tue3 Nov31°25°9.2 mm
Wed4 Nov31°25°5.1 mm
When to go to James Town
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 64 | 69 | 60 | 45 | 36 | 48 | 46 | 51 | 43 | 40 | 43 | 52 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 14 | 17 | 39 | 72 | 60 | 93 | 52 | 41 | 55 | 179 | 216 | 55 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
| Sea | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in James Town
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in James Town
Nature around James Town
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over James Town
Towns and villages around James Town
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Postal codes
629001629401
Places near James Town
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit James Town?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in James Town.
What is the hottest month in James Town?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in James Town?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in James Town?
October is the wettest month with about 179 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near James Town?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of James Town?
James Town has 2 postal codes: 629001, 629401.