October · India
Best time to visit Puducherry in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puducherry in October
Average temperature 28°C, 148 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Puducherry scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 148 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puducherry's French quarter, promenade and ashrams give Tamil Nadu a distinctive seaside town.
October in Puducherry — middling scores, decent value
October averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 148 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puducherry in October?
- In October, Puducherry averages 28°C, 148 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Puducherry?
- October earns a 6.9/10 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 October?
- Expect about 148 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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