Climate Insights for Gangavalli

Salem, State of Tamil Nādu, India
Hottest
April
37°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
July
179mm rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gangavalli is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 786mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 179mm of rainfall. Gangavalli 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.

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: 26° Min: 21° Mar Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 24° Apr Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 27° May Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 26° Jun Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Aug Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Sep Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Nov Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Dec Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Gangavalli 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 32°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 March and April, 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: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 8mm May Precipitation: 115mm Jun Precipitation: 175mm Jul Precipitation: 179mm Aug Precipitation: 57mm Sep Precipitation: 55mm Oct Precipitation: 116mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 59mm
Precipitation

Gangavalli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 786mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 179mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 178mm less than July, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Gangavalli is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

Seasons

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

63 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Gangavalli, which began on June 21, 2026. Gangavalli 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 — 63 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 411mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 186mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 26°
Mar 29°
Apr 32°
May 30°
Jun 28°
Jul 28°
Aug 29°
Sep 28°
Oct 28°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Gangavalli 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 32mm 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 Gangavalli 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
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
24 °C
35 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
37 °C
2 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
36 °C
2 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
24 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
33 °C
1 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
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