When to go · Madurai
Madurai in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across India: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 37°C99°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
MixedIndia month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across India: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.
Weather in August
- MaduraiHighs around 37 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Tamil Nadu and the east coast, India · Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Mamallapuramfine
Opposite rhythm: the north-east monsoon and cyclones hit October–December; January–February is the easy window.
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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen