Climate Insights for Dharmapuri

The climate in Dharmapuri is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 839mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Dharmapuri 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Dharmapuri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Dharmapuri is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 839mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 128mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 125mm less than October, 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.

Dharmapuri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Dharmapuri, which began on June 21, 2026. Dharmapuri is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Dharmapuri is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dharmapuri 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.