Climate Insights for Kanyakumari

The climate in Kanyakumari is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 923 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 207 mm of rainfall. Kanyakumari sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kanyakumari is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 36.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 8.1 in of rainfall. Kanyakumari sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kanyakumari has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Kanyakumari has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Kanyakumari is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 923 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 207 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 197 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.Kanyakumari is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 7.8 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.

Kanyakumari is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 23km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Kanyakumari is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 19mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari 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.