Mahabalipuram Weather and Seasons

Best Seasons

The climate of Mahabalipuram remains hot and sultry throughout the year with a maximum temperature of 35 deg C and a minimum of 19 deg C. The best time to visit this place is during October to March. One is advised to avoid the monsoon period.

Climate

Summer

April-mid June, Hot and humid during the day, relatively pleasant at night

Temperatures - 21.1 deg C-36.6 deg C

Monsoon

June September, Heavy rainfall

Annual rainfall 800 mm

Winter

November February, Days are pleasant & nights are cool

Temperatures - 19.8 deg C-30.5 deg C

Best Time to Visit

November-March, Avoid the monsoon period

Clothing

Light cottons, sunglasses & sunscreen during summers & a couple of light woolens during winters. Since you'd be able to swim in the sea here, you may carry some swimming gear. However, remember that nudity is strictly prohibited here.