Tamil Nadu, India
Methukummal
Methukummal is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,417. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population19,417
Local time00:07
8.31° N, 77.15° EElevation 26 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month278mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Methukummal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 18:0311 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:33Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthOctober
278 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Methukummal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 96%
Today24 Oct26°25°42.7 mm
Sun25 Oct26°25°39 mm
Mon26 Oct27°23°25.5 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°7.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°23°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°
Sat31 Oct30°25°1.5 mm
When to go to Methukummal
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 | 65 | 70 | 59 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 56 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 18 | 26 | 48 | 114 | 145 | 229 | 131 | 98 | 149 | 278 | 254 | 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 Methukummal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Methukummal
Outdoors around Methukummal
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
fish and birds AquariumAquariums
0.7 kmGolden Aquarium And OrchidsAquariums
1.2 kmfieldCamp sites
3.6 kmNature around Methukummal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Methukummal
Towns and villages around Methukummal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Adaikkakuzhi1.2 kmKulappuram1.6 kmNadaikavu1.8 kmVavarai2 kmMancad2.2 kmChoozhal2.7 kmKuzhithurai4.5 kmPuthukkadai4.6 kmEzhudesam4.8 kmKollancode5.3 kmPainkulam5.8 kmVilavancode5.8 kmPalugal6.3 kmMalayadi6.7 kmPacode7.4 kmMarthandam7.6 kmNalloor7.9 kmTaingapatam8.4 kmKeezhkulam9.3 kmNattalam9.6 kmEdaicode9.8 kmUnnamalaikadai9.8 kmMuzhucode10 kmManjalumoodu11 kmPazhayakada11 kmCherukol11 kmTemanūr11 kmAttūr12 kmTittumelkonam12 kmPaloor12 kmPalliyadi12 kmValvachatottam12 kmErutukada12 kmTolichal12 kmArumanai12 kmCharūr12 kmKarimbuttottam12 kmKaviyallūr12 kmKaringal13 kmMarudukurichi13 kmKottūrkonam13 kmElichal13 kmTiruvattār13 kmKesavapuram13 kmChuttūrkonamvudayamperūr13 kmVīyannūr13 kmPuliyoorsalai13 kmKurivikod14 kmErattakod14 kmVottiyod14 kmMekkekulikkod14 kmKāttatturai14 kmKappiyara14 kmTiruvarampu14 kmMāttār14 kmKolveli14 kmAruvikkara14 kmMāttār Pottai14 kmMāttūr15 kmIttaveli15 km
Methukummal from above
Around Methukummal19 places to see, do and reach nearby
NeyyarNature7.6 kmKothaiyarNature12 kmVellayani LakeNature21 kmThirparappu WaterfallsNature15 kmPechiparai ReservoirNature24 kmPothigai HillMountain36 kmAgastya MalaMountain36 kmParthasarathy temple, ParthivapuramMonument4.1 kmNeyyar Wildlife SanctuaryMonument10 kmParassalaStation3.9 kmKuzhithura Railway StationStation7.3 kmKuzhituraiStation7.4 kmKumbichal KadavuFerry port23 kmNeyyattinkaraPlace12 kmKuzhithuraiPlace4.5 kmPadmanabhapuramPlace20 kmArumanaiPlace12 kmThiruvithamcodePlace18 kmColachelPlace18 km
Getting to Methukummal
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRV
32 kmMadurai AirportIXM
199 kmCochin International AirportCOK
221 kmParassalaRailway station
3.9 kmKuzhithura Railway StationRailway station
7.3 kmKuzhituraiRailway station
7.4 kmKumbichal KadavuFerry port
23 kmPlaces near Methukummal
Places with a climate like Methukummal
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Methukummal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Methukummal.
What is the hottest month in Methukummal?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Methukummal?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Methukummal?
October is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Methukummal?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 26°C.