Tamil Nadu, India
Kānam
Kānam is a village in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,134. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population3,134
Local time12:21
8.54° N, 78.06° EElevation 14 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code628201October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month162mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kānam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:5811 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 18:56Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
162 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
10 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby2+
within 78 km
Weather in Kānam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 18 km/h · humidity 73%
Today27 Oct30°26°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct33°24°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct32°23°
Sat31 Oct32°25°1.2 mm
Sun1 Nov31°24°
Mon2 Nov32°24°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov31°25°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov31°24°4.2 mm
When to go to Kānam
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 | 72 | 78 | 66 | 43 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 36 | 35 | 45 | 49 | 28 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 162 | 238 | 112 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
| Sea | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Kānam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kānam
Nature around Kānam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kānam
Towns and villages around Kānam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Postal code
628201
Places near Kānam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kānam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kānam.
What is the hottest month in Kānam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Kānam?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kānam?
October is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kānam?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Kānam?
The postal code of Kānam is 628201.