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Best Time To Visit In Madurai

Madurai is known as the "Athens of the East". It is in south Tamil Nadu, India, with a rich history and culture

Weather in Madurai

Mon, Sep 29 202534.29ºC | 24.73ºC
58.43% HumidityClouds from morning to night
Tue, Sep 30 202533.99ºC | 24.17ºC
59.5% HumidityClouds from morning to night
Wed, Oct 01 202533.69ºC | 24.52ºC
57.75% HumidityClouds from morning to night
Thu, Oct 02 202534.26ºC | 24.53ºC
56.63% HumidityClear in morning and clouds from afternoon to night
Fri, Oct 03 202534.12ºC | 25.1ºC
57.5% HumidityClouds from morning to night
Sat, Oct 04 202525.37ºC | 25.37ºC
69.0% HumidityClouds from morning to night

Best Time To Visit Madurai

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

Holding the dignity of having a rich historical and religious significance, Madurai is one of the oldest cities in Tamil Nadu.

Its utmost natural charm and glorious historical landmarks attract tourists from all over the world. The best time to visit Madurai is between October to March, which is the winter season. Loaded with architectural wonders and divine gems, Madurai is home to many ancient temples that expect a great crowd of devotees and tourists throughout the year. However, due to its geographical location, this city will be at its most blooming at the time of the Winter season.

The Summer and Monsoon seasons are also the best time to go to Madurai, visitors just need to get the proper Madurai weather forecast. In the summer, some days are warm and pleasant and offer an excellent climate for sightseeing, while some days can be packed with utmost heat. In the Monsoon season, you can also plan your trip, ensuring that heavy rain won’t interrupt your sightseeing plans. In this guide, we will discuss, what is the best time to visit Madurai, details about temperature and weather.

Climate in Madurai

Summer Season in Madurai

The Summer months in Madurai are March, April, May, June and July when the temperature can rise up to 34 degrees Celsius. If you want to witness the summer charm of Madurai, then it is the best time to visit this wonderful city. However, the dry and warm weather of the town can be frustrating for some people. This time of the year, you will experience a smaller crowd than in the winter months. Therefore, accommodations and other facilities will be available at fair prices.

Monsoon Season in Madurai

The Rainy season in Madurai starts in June and lasts till the end of August. It is not the best season to visit Madurai as the region receives heavy rainfall and offers limited transport facilities. Although the sightseeing plans can be interrupted by rain showers, they still offer a glorious charm to the city’s natural beauty. If you are a nature admirer and are fond of lush green scenery, then it is the best time to visit Madurai.

Winter Season in Madurai

Winter is the best time to travel to Madurai when the weather is calm and cosy compared to the Summer months. The winter months in Madurai are from December to February. This season is perfect for exploring the divine gems of the city, sightseeing and outdoor activities. The temperature ranges from 20 degrees celsius to 29 degrees Celsius and offers a perfect cool atmosphere to enjoy temple visits. It is also the best time to visit Madurai Temple. If you visit the city during this season, then you can also witness the grand celebration of Pongal, a three-day festival celebrated with great enthusiasts by locals and farmers. This is the peak season in Madurai, and expect a great crowd of tourists from all over the world.

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    On day 2, Cab driver did not follow the itinerary and did not took the couple to Konoor which was surprising to me.

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    Hotel Golden Castle was not up to the standard, their rooms were good but amenities were not nice, they didn’t had kitchen operating and every time we had to order food from outside, also we had to ask for toiletries as it was not their along with water bottles in the room and milk sachets and same is the case with tea and coffee sachets Apart from this entire trip went really nice and all thanks to Kimaya from Travel Corp for arranging such an amazing trip. Kempscave was great stay with no complaints and along with all the famous sightseeing . Very nice and great experience throughout the trip

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    Vinzeeus's 2 days trip to Madurai

    I am not satisfied with service provided , while booking agent told he will provide hindi speaking driver also he said full day driver will be with you and wherever you want to take you can take him in stipulated time but , in actual that driver refused to go any far place which takes 30min only, driver said he will charge extra if he goes 30 min far from city , also he was not able to speak hindi or English properly. Also after booking driver details given very late to me , I only called to booking agent for driver number Kodaikanal stay was beautiful, sky view villa is best to stay

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FAQ's of Madurai

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The best time to visit Madurai is from October to March. This season is perfect for exploring the divine gems of the city, sightseeing and outdoor activities. The temperature ranges from 20 degrees celsius to 29 degrees Celsius and offers a perfect cool atmosphere to enjoy temple visits.

Madurai has many attractions and activities to offer to visitors. From temple visits to shopping, there is no lack of things to do in Madurai. If you want to explore this city to its fullest, you can plan your trip up to 2-3 days.

Madurai is famous for many things, such as crafted jewellery, apparel and cosmetics. The most famous thing to buy in Madurai is the unique style of Gold Jewellery.

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