Weather in Madurai

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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Monthly temperatures in Madurai show a consistent increase in both minimum and maximum temperatures from January to April, reaching the year's highest maximum of 37.8°C in April.

• From June onward, temperatures begin to decline slightly, with the coolest month being November at a maximum of 29.5°C.

• Overall, Madurai experiences warm temperatures year-round, with the hottest months being between March and May.

Conditions

• In Madurai, there is a clear seasonal trend where sunlight hours peak in the earlier months of the year, particularly in February with 9.1 hours, while the months from June to November experience a sharp decrease in sun hours, dropping to as low as 2.1 hours in both October and November.

• Precipitation levels show a contrasting trend, gradually increasing from January through the rainy season, reaching a peak of 7.81 mm in November, indicating that the summer months are quite damp despite the reduced sunlight. This suggests that while the city enjoys sunny weather at the beginning of the year, it faces significant rainfall later on, highlighting marked seasonal variations in weather conditions.

Astronomy

• In Madurai, the earliest sunrise occurs in May at 5:56 AM, while the latest happens in January at 6:38 AM, indicating a noticeable variation in morning light throughout the year.

• Conversely, the sunset time ranges from the earliest at 5:53 PM in November to the latest at 6:42 PM in July, highlighting a significant shift in evening light.

• The shortest day occurs in December with 11 hours and 33 minutes, compared to the longest day in June at 12 hours and 41 minutes, reflecting the seasonal changes in daylight duration.

• Overall, Madurai experiences considerable fluctuations in both sunrise and sunset times, contributing to distinct changes in day length across the months.