Pondicherry weather in October

October in Pondicherry: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Pondicherry · #322 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pondicherry climate normals — October

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall179 mm / 7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days19 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)65🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Pondicherry in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Pondicherry?
October in Pondicherry: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Pondicherry on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Pondicherry in October?
In October, Pondicherry averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 178.6 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pondicherry in October?
Pondicherry has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in October.

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