Tamil Nadu, India
Pettaikulam
Pettaikulam is a locality in Tamil Nadu, India, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time00:25
8.31° N, 77.83° EElevation 27 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code627654October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month150mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pettaikulam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:5911 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous91% · Moonrise 21:00Next 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 May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
150 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby3+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Pettaikulam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 20 km/h · humidity 71%
Today29 Oct33°26°
Fri30 Oct33°26°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct33°25°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov32°24°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov32°22°
Wed4 Nov32°23°
Thu5 Nov31°24°6.3 mm
Fri6 Nov31°24°9.9 mm
When to go to Pettaikulam
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 | 69 | 75 | 63 | 45 | 31 | 42 | 39 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 26 | 41 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 150 | 228 | 88 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
| Sea | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Pettaikulam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pettaikulam
Nature around Pettaikulam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pettaikulam
Towns and villages around Pettaikulam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Postal code
627654
Places near Pettaikulam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pettaikulam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pettaikulam.
What is the hottest month in Pettaikulam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Pettaikulam?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pettaikulam?
October is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pettaikulam?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Pettaikulam?
The postal code of Pettaikulam is 627654.