Pondicherry weather in August
August in Pondicherry: sweltering, rainy — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Pondicherry · #326 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pondicherry climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pondicherry in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Pondicherry?
- August in Pondicherry: sweltering, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Pondicherry on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Pondicherry in August?
- In August, Pondicherry averages a daily high of 32°C and a low of 26.5°C, with about 100.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pondicherry in August?
- Pondicherry has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in August.