August · India
Best time to visit Puducherry in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puducherry in August
Average temperature 29°C, 133 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 133 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Puducherry scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 29°C, 133 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puducherry's French quarter, promenade and ashrams give Tamil Nadu a distinctive seaside town.
August holds up well in Puducherry — 9th best month
Days in August average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
133 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Puducherry — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puducherry in August?
- In August, Puducherry averages 29°C, 133 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Puducherry?
- August earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puducherry in August?
- Expect about 133 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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