Periyakottai weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Periyakottai sits 363 m (1,191 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Periyakottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 74%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Oct–Nov
About Periyakottai weather
Is it raining in Periyakottai right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 23° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Periyakottai this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Periyakottai lately?
In the past 7 days, Periyakottai had 3 rainy days and 60.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Periyakottai?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Periyakottai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Periyakottai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Periyakottai is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in December to 36°C (96°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Periyakottai?
October is the wettest month, with about 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Periyakottai?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Periyakottai have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months