Tamil Nadu, India
Palugal
Palugal is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 18,276. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population18,276
Local time10:59
8.35° N, 77.19° EElevation 62 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month294mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Palugal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 18:0111 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous79% · Moonrise 22:08Next 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 March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthOctober
294 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
20 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby3+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Palugal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 68%
Today30 Oct30°25°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°
Sun1 Nov30°25°3.6 mm
Mon2 Nov30°23°1.9 mm
Tue3 Nov30°24°
Wed4 Nov30°22°
Thu5 Nov30°23°
Fri6 Nov30°24°9.9 mm
Sat7 Nov29°24°9.8 mm
When to go to Palugal
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 | 62 | 66 | 55 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 29 | 54 | 125 | 145 | 225 | 132 | 98 | 152 | 294 | 262 | 59 |
| 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 Palugal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Palugal
Outdoors around Palugal
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 kmMathur Hanging AqueductViewpoints
1.2 kmGolden Aquarium And OrchidsAquariums
1.2 kmfieldCamp sites
3.6 kmNature around Palugal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Palugal
Towns and villages around Palugal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Malayadi1.1 kmEdaicode3.5 kmPacode3.7 kmKuzhithurai4 kmManjalumoodu4.6 kmMuzhucode4.7 kmVilavancode5 kmKulappuram5.4 kmMethukummal6.3 kmMarthandam6.4 kmMancad6.5 kmArumanai6.5 kmNalloor6.7 kmAdaikkakuzhi7.1 kmVavarai7.3 kmPuliyoorsalai7.4 kmTemanūr7.7 kmChuttūrkonamvudayamperūr7.8 kmCharūr7.8 kmChoozhal8 kmNadaikavu8.1 kmKottūrkonam8.1 kmKurivikod8.3 kmAttūr8.4 kmUnnamalaikadai8.5 kmTiruvarampu8.6 kmPuthukkadai8.7 kmKesavapuram8.8 kmCherukol9.1 kmTolichal9.2 kmTiruvattār9.3 kmKolveli9.5 kmKalial9.5 kmNattalam9.8 kmTriparappu9.9 kmIttaveli10 kmAramannam10 kmKarimbuttottam10 kmPainkulam10 kmAruvikkara10 kmKayyālakkal11 kmErutukada11 kmKadayal11 kmPazhayakada11 kmElichal11 kmErattakod11 kmMāttār Pottai11 kmMāttūr11 kmEzhudesam11 kmNedumuri11 kmKollancode11 kmValvachatottam11 kmMela Māttūr11 kmMāttār11 kmKāmūr11 kmTittumelkonam11 kmKaviyallūr11 kmVīyannūr12 kmCheruppālūr12 kmMundakkal12 kmMudalār12 kmPalliyadi12 kmChekkal12 kmTumbakod12 kmSūryakod12 kmKulasegaram12 kmĀttūr12 kmAyakod12 kmMutuvannūr12 kmKāttatturai12 kmChenkody13 kmVottiyod13 kmMarudukurichi13 kmPūvankod13 kmAndūr13 kmCherudikanam13 kmTirunandikara13 kmTaingapatam13 kmVendalikod13 kmMekkekulikkod13 km
Palugal from above
Around Palugal21 places to see, do and reach nearby
Thirparappu WaterfallsNature9.1 kmKothaiyarNature7.3 kmVellayani LakeNature23 kmNeyyarNature13 kmPechiparai ReservoirNature18 kmPothigai HillMountain30 kmAgastya MalaMountain30 kmMahendragiri (Tamil Nadu)Mountain37 kmThirunadhikkara Cave TempleMonument13 kmParthasarathy temple, ParthivapuramMonument8.9 kmNeyyar Wildlife SanctuaryMonument5.9 kmParassalaStation2.7 kmKuzhithura Railway StationStation6.7 kmKuzhituraiStation6.8 kmKumbichal KadavuFerry port18 kmNeyyattinkaraPlace12 kmKuzhithuraiPlace4.0 kmPadmanabhapuramPlace20 kmArumanaiPlace6.5 kmThiruvithamcodePlace17 kmColachelPlace21 km
Getting to Palugal
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRV
33 kmMadurai AirportIXM
193 kmCochin International AirportCOK
218 kmParassalaRailway station
2.7 kmKuzhithura Railway StationRailway station
6.7 kmKuzhituraiRailway station
6.8 kmKumbichal KadavuFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Palugal
Places with a climate like Palugal
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palugal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palugal.
What is the hottest month in Palugal?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Palugal?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palugal?
October is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Palugal?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 26°C.