Climate Insights for Pallikonda

Vellore, State of Tamil Nādu, India

Hottest
April
37°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
November
165mm rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pallikonda is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 956mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 165mm of rainfall. Pallikonda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Feb Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 23° Apr Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 26° May Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 27° Jun Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Aug Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Sep Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Pallikonda 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm May Precipitation: 64mm Jun Precipitation: 112mm Jul Precipitation: 110mm Aug Precipitation: 115mm Sep Precipitation: 110mm Oct Precipitation: 147mm Nov Precipitation: 165mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm
Precipitation

Pallikonda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 956mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 165mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 162mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Pallikonda 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 14km/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 8km/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, 8km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Pallikonda, which began on June 21, 2026. Pallikonda 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).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 337mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 25°
Mar 28°
Apr 31°
May 31°
Jun 30°
Jul 29°
Aug 29°
Sep 28°
Oct 27°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Pallikonda 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 52mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pallikonda 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
35 °C
8 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
37 °C
7 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
37 °C
9 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
33 °C
14 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
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