Tamil Nadu, India
Marthandam
Marthandam is a town in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 20,938. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population20,938
Local time08:37
8.31° N, 77.22° EElevation 62 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code629165October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month269mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Marthandam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 18:0211 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:00Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthOctober
269 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby4+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Marthandam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 85%
Today27 Oct30°25°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct31°25°
Thu29 Oct31°24°
Fri30 Oct30°24°
Sat31 Oct31°24°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°1.1 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov31°24°6.8 mm
Wed4 Nov30°24°1.7 mm
When to go to Marthandam
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 | 61 | 64 | 53 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 18 | 26 | 49 | 111 | 127 | 198 | 115 | 85 | 133 | 269 | 251 | 57 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 11 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Marthandam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Marthandam
Outdoors around Marthandam
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mathur Hanging AqueductViewpoints
1.2 kmGolden Aquarium And OrchidsAquariums
1.2 kmNature around Marthandam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Marthandam
Universities and research institutes
Annai Velankanni CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1989
Towns and villages around Marthandam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Nalloor0.3 kmVilavancode1.9 kmUnnamalaikadai2.3 kmPacode3.1 kmKuzhithurai3.4 kmNattalam3.5 kmCherukol3.7 kmAttūr4.1 kmPazhayakada4.3 kmTemanūr4.4 kmTolichal4.4 kmErutukada4.5 kmKarimbuttottam4.6 kmValvachatottam4.9 kmTittumelkonam5 kmKaviyallūr5.3 kmElichal5.3 kmPalliyadi5.5 kmCharūr5.6 kmTiruvattār5.6 kmMancad5.8 kmVīyannūr5.8 kmPuthukkadai5.9 kmErattakod5.9 kmMuzhucode6 kmKesavapuram6.1 kmPalugal6.4 kmMarudukurichi6.4 kmKāttatturai6.5 kmVottiyod6.5 kmKottūrkonam6.5 kmMāttār6.6 kmMāttār Pottai6.7 kmVavarai6.8 kmAruvikkara6.9 kmArumanai7 kmMekkekulikkod7.1 kmChuttūrkonamvudayamperūr7.2 kmMāttūr7.3 kmManjalumoodu7.4 kmPūvankod7.4 kmPainkulam7.5 kmPaloor7.5 kmMalayadi7.5 kmKurivikod7.5 kmKolveli7.6 kmMethukummal7.6 kmMudalār7.7 kmMela Māttūr7.8 kmMundakkal8 kmVerukulambu8.1 kmKulappuram8.1 kmKappiyara8.1 kmChenkody8.2 kmIttaveli8.2 kmNadaikavu8.3 kmKaringal8.3 kmMulakumūd8.4 kmTiruvarampu8.4 kmKannanūr8.4 kmKallankudi8.5 kmEdaicode8.7 kmMundavila8.8 kmAdaikkakuzhi8.8 kmAramannam8.9 kmMekkemandapam9 kmPerinjakonam9.2 kmKeezhkulam9.4 kmAyakod9.5 kmCheruppālūr9.5 kmChembrankonam9.5 kmTaingapatam9.6 kmAndūr9.6 kmGrāmam9.9 kmEzhudesam10 kmMaravūrkonam10 kmMangavila10 kmKothanallur10 kmChoozhal10 kmVilavūr10 km
Marthandam from above
Around Marthandam22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Thirparappu WaterfallsNature10 kmKothaiyarNature5.0 kmNeyyarNature15 kmPechiparai ReservoirNature19 kmPothigai HillMountain34 kmAgastya MalaMountain34 kmMahendragiri (Tamil Nadu)Mountain34 kmPadmanabhapuram PalaceMonument13 kmThirunadhikkara Cave TempleMonument13 kmParthasarathy temple, ParthivapuramMonument6.7 kmNeyyar Wildlife SanctuaryMonument12 kmThekke Kottaram Heritage MuseumMuseum13 kmKuzhithura Railway StationStation0.8 kmKuzhituraiStation0.8 kmKuzhiturai WestStation2.2 kmKumbichal KadavuFerry port23 kmNeyyattinkaraPlace18 kmKuzhithuraiPlace3.4 kmPadmanabhapuramPlace13 kmArumanaiPlace7.0 kmThiruvithamcodePlace11 kmColachelPlace15 km
Postal code
629165
Getting to Marthandam
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRV
38 kmMadurai AirportIXM
195 kmCochin International AirportCOK
224 kmKuzhithura Railway StationRailway station
0.8 kmKuzhituraiRailway station
0.8 kmKuzhiturai WestRailway station
2.2 kmKumbichal KadavuFerry port
23 kmPlaces near Marthandam
Places with a climate like Marthandam
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marthandam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marthandam.
What is the hottest month in Marthandam?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Marthandam?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marthandam?
October is the wettest month with about 269 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Marthandam?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Marthandam?
The postal code of Marthandam is 629165.