Tamil Nadu, India
Melakkalam
Melakkalam is a locality in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time10:29
13.47° N, 80.18° EElevation 7 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month300mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Melakkalam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4511 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous94% · Moonrise 19:36Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
112 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
7 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby2+
within 65 km
Weather in Melakkalam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 56%
Today28 Oct32°27°
Thu29 Oct32°25°
Fri30 Oct31°25°
Sat31 Oct30°25°
Sun1 Nov29°26°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov28°25°13.1 mm
Tue3 Nov28°25°15.4 mm
Wed4 Nov29°24°14.4 mm
Thu5 Nov29°24°0.7 mm
When to go to Melakkalam
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 | 88 | 81 | 69 | 57 | 43 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 38 | 49 | 70 |
| High | 27° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 35° | 35° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 52 | 58 | 90 | 112 | 117 | 300 | 347 | 158 |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 9 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Melakkalam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Melakkalam
Nature around Melakkalam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Melakkalam
Towns and villages around Melakkalam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Places near Melakkalam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melakkalam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Melakkalam.
What is the hottest month in Melakkalam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Melakkalam?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Melakkalam?
August is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Melakkalam?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.