Climate Insights for Achchipuram

Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu, India

Hottest
April
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
November
309 mm rain12.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Achchipuram is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,288 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 309 mm of rainfall. Achchipuram is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Achchipuram is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 90.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 12.2 in of rainfall. Achchipuram is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°AugMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°NovMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°DecMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°F
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Achchipuram sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Achchipuram sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 92°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 83mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 61mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmMayPrecipitation: 225mmJunPrecipitation: 243mmJulPrecipitation: 257mmAugPrecipitation: 279mmSepPrecipitation: 269mmOctPrecipitation: 295mmNovPrecipitation: 309mmDecPrecipitation: 150mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 8.9inJunPrecipitation: 9.6inJulPrecipitation: 10.1inAugPrecipitation: 11inSepPrecipitation: 10.6inOctPrecipitation: 11.6inNovPrecipitation: 12.2inDecPrecipitation: 5.9in
Precipitation

Achchipuram is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,288 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 309 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21 mm. That's 288 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Achchipuram is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 11.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Achchipuram is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Achchipuram is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr27°81°F
May27°81°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul26°78°F
Aug25°78°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct25°76°F
Nov24°74°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Achchipuram is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Achchipuram is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achchipuram based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achchipuram based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
4 km/h2 mph
225 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
269 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h2 mph
295 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
309 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in