What is the weather like in Chennai vs Pondicherry in January?

In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Pondicherry averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 45 mm.

Chennai vs Pondicherry in January

Pondicherry is the better pick in January — 89 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pondicherry is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air.

Chennai vs Pondicherry — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Chennai	🇮🇳 Pondicherry
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	31°C
Avg high / low	30° / 21°	29° / 22°
Rainfall	30 mm	45 mm
Rainy days	5	6
Humidity	76%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	97	87

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

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Chennai vs Pondicherry in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chennai or Pondicherry?: Pondicherry is the better pick in January — 89 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pondicherry is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Pondicherry in January?: In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Pondicherry averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 45 mm.