Bentota vs Pondicherry in January

Pondicherry is the better pick in January — 89 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pondicherry is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Bentota is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Bentota vs PondicherryJanuary climate, side by side

BentotaPondicherry
Comfort score81/100 (A)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high35°C31°C
Avg high / low29° / 24°29° / 22°
Rainfall156 mm45 mm
Rainy days166
Humidity80%76%
Air quality (AQI)9387

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Bentota vs Pondicherry in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bentota or Pondicherry?
Pondicherry is the better pick in January — 89 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pondicherry is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Bentota is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bentota vs Pondicherry in January?
In January, Bentota averages 29°C high / 24°C low with about 156 mm of rain; Pondicherry averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 45 mm.