Periyakulam weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Periyakulam sits 283 m (929 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 Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 70%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Oct–Nov
About Periyakulam weather
Is it raining in Periyakulam right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Periyakulam this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–31° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Periyakulam lately?
In the past 7 days, Periyakulam had 3 rainy days and 72.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Periyakulam?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Periyakulam weather by month
When is the best time to visit Periyakulam?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Periyakulam is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (78°F) in December to 33°C (92°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Periyakulam?
October is the wettest month, with about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Periyakulam?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 16°C (62°F).
Does Periyakulam have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar 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