Tamil Nadu, India
Pottalkādu
Pottalkādu 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–Mar
Population–
Local time16:09
8.72° N, 78.10° EElevation 6 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 26°
Rain this month170mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pottalkādu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:5711 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous76% · Moonrise 22:03Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
170 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
10 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby2+
within 65 km
Weather in Pottalkādu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 69%
Today30 Oct33°25°
Sat31 Oct31°26°2.8 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°1.8 mm
Mon2 Nov31°25°3.6 mm
Tue3 Nov31°25°1 mm
Wed4 Nov32°25°
Thu5 Nov29°24°7.1 mm
Fri6 Nov30°25°16.3 mm
Sat7 Nov28°24°12.8 mm
When to go to Pottalkādu
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 | 72 | 77 | 65 | 43 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 34 | 32 | 43 | 47 | 34 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 170 | 212 | 98 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
| Sea | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Pottalkādu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pottalkādu
Nature around Pottalkādu
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pottalkādu
Towns and villages around Pottalkādu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Places near Pottalkādu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pottalkādu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pottalkādu.
What is the hottest month in Pottalkādu?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Pottalkādu?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pottalkādu?
October is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pottalkādu?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.