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Karaikal in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Jul (Mangani Festival)). Across India: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; India overall
Prices: Low; India overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedIndia month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Jul (Mangani Festival)). Across India: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

KaraikalHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · India overall: Low
Prices · India overall: Low

India overall: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Karaikal, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Jun: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Night low
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Jun: 9
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jun: Low
Prices
Aug: Low
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jun: 0

August: Outside the best window (Jun–Jul (Mangani Festival)). Across India: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.

June: Inside Karaikal's best window: Jun–Jul (Mangani Festival).

Karaikal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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