Avoid
Kumbakonam in May
Tamil Nadu, India
Why May scores 1/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational heritage experience, Brass vessel workshops, Degree coffee culture
Elevation
20m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Kumbakonam: 20-30°C, cool temple-trail weather across 188 shrines and the Airavatesvara UNESCO site. Degree filter coffee stays hot in the morning chill. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Kumbakonam: 22-31°C, dry temple-city weather for walking between the 188 shrines and the UNESCO Airavatesvara at nearby Darasuram. Degree-coffee stalls run all morning. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Kumbakonam: 24–35°C, the 188 temples and Airavatesvara (UNESCO) best before 10am. Cauvery delta heat builds fast — plan filter-coffee breaks between darshans. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Kumbakonam: 25–32°C, NE monsoon onset. Airavatesvara and temple trail run — doable, expect afternoon showers in the Cauvery delta. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Kumbakonam: 22–31°C, 188 temples and Airavatesvara (UNESCO) workable with northeast monsoon cooling. Shoulder — Karthigai Deepam crowds possible mid-month. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Kumbakonam: 20–30°C in the temple town. Margazhi rituals light up the Airavatesvara and city shrines — coolest time for a temple loop. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
20m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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