Best Season to Visit Madurai

October to March is Best Season to Visit Madurai

Madurai can be visited at any time. However, Winter from October to March is the best time to visit Madurai to explore its ancient temples and architectural beauty of the huge temple. This is the time the climate is cool and pleasant to travel through the city without any effects of heat. This is also the best time for sightseeing and other outdoor activities as the humidity of the city is less compared to summer.

Peak Season in Madurai

January to February & May to June is Peak Season in Madurai

Pongal time (around January) and Summer (May to June) are the peak seasons in Madurai. Pongal is a 3-day festival celebrated in the month of January is regarded as extremely special in Madurai and hotel prices are usually climb up during this season. Though, summer is not a good season but large number of tourists comes down to the city to enjoy their vacation. The city offers a perfect and comfortable accommodation at a reasonable cost in the summer season.

Madurai Weather

Minimum Temperature in Madurai

21°C

Maximum Temperature in Madurai

40°C

Present Temperature in Madurai


Winter (October - February):

Winter is the best time to get relief from the hot and humid climate in Madurai. The temperature ranges from 20°C to 29°C during this time. Weather will be cooled breeze and your days will be with light sunny. All over Madurai looks pleasant during this time. Madurai can be your best winter location for holidays.


Summer (March - May):

Summer starts in the month of March at Madurai. Madurai temperature will rise up to 34°C during this time. This is not an ideal time to visit some of the travelers. But due to the off-season, you can get the hotels and all with cheap rates here.


Monsoon (June - September):

Madurai has a short time monsoon season. Although monsoon continuous till September. During this short time, the southwestern wind brings heavy rainfall here. This weather makes Madurai gloomy and looks pleasant. This is the best time for those who love greenish and lush nature. The maximum of temperature rise up to 37°C during this time.