Is Pondicherry (Puducherry) safe for kids in December?

Yes, Pondicherry (Puducherry) is rated 5/5 for families.

December · Tamil Nadu

Pondicherry (Puducherry)

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Pondicherry (Puducherry) in December

Q: Is December a good time to visit Pondicherry (Puducherry)?

Pondicherry (Puducherry) scores 5/5 in December. December at Pondicherry: 22–30°C in the French Quarter. Cool sea breeze, peak cafe-and-promenade season — Christmas and New Year busiest..

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December at Pondicherry: 22–30°C in the French Quarter. Cool sea breeze, peak cafe-and-promenade season — Christmas and New Year busiest.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

December at Pondicherry: 22–30°C in the French Quarter. Cool sea breeze, peak cafe-and-promenade season — Christmas and New Year busiest.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH/city roads. public transport: Train, bus, taxi. Frequent.. from nearest city: Major city/airport. Excellent connectivity.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Excellent 4G/5G coverage.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Beach play, Clean walkable French Quarter, Auroville open spaces, French bakeries — croissant treat

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Elevation

5m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	Peak weather 20-28°C, French Quarter pleasant for walking. Auroville Music Festival end of month. Rock Beach packed weekends — go weekdays.
February	5/5	February in Pondicherry: 22-31°C, dry French Quarter weather — White Town cycling, Promenade Beach walks, and cafe life all work. Peak tourist month on weekends.
March	4/5	March in Pondicherry: 25–34°C, French Quarter cafes and Rock Beach workable early and evening. Midday humidity rising — shift to promenade walks after 5pm.
April	1/5	—
May	1/5	—
June	1/5	—
July	1/5	—
August	1/5	—
September	2/5	—
October	3/5	October at Pondicherry: 25–31°C, NE monsoon onset. French Quarter cafes and Auroville run — doable, expect flooded lanes on heavy-rain days.
November	4/5	November in Pondicherry: 23–30°C, French Quarter cafes workable between northeast monsoon showers. Shoulder to peak — Rock Beach promenade calmer than Dec rush.
Decemberviewing	5/5	December at Pondicherry: 22–30°C in the French Quarter. Cool sea breeze, peak cafe-and-promenade season — Christmas and New Year busiest.

Practical Details

How to reach

Major city/airport. Excellent connectivity.. Roads: Good NH/city roads. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Train, bus, taxi. Frequent.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range

Nearby in Tamil Nadu scoring high in December

Madurai

5/5

easy140mbudget

December at Madurai: 20–30°C in the Meenakshi temple city. Margazhi brings the nightly deity procession back to packed corridors.

Thanjavur (Tanjore)

5/5

easy57mbudget

December at Thanjavur: 20–30°C at the Chola capital. Margazhi corridors at Brihadeeswara fill by dawn — the no-shadow vimana clearest at noon.

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

5/5

easy12mbudget

December at Mahabalipuram: 22–30°C on the Coromandel Coast. UNESCO rock-cut temples and Shore Temple cool enough for full-day exploration.

Ooty (Udagamandalam)

4/5

easy2,240mmid-range

December at Ooty: 6-19°C, dry botanical-garden days and clear Doddabetta views. Solid winter window — toy train running, weekends book out early.

Kumbakonam

5/5

easy20mbudget

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.

Kodaikanal

4/5

easy2,133mmid-range

December at Kodaikanal: 8-20°C, dry star-lake days and clear Coaker's Walk views. Solid winter window — weekends book out, crisp and accessible.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

5/5

easy40mbudget

December at Vedanthangal: 22–30°C, 40,000 waterbirds nesting at the sanctuary tank. Dawn the only serious birding window — 75km from Chennai.

Meghamalai (High Wavy Mountains)

4/5

moderate1,500mbudget

December at Meghamalai: 10-22°C, dry cloud-forest days and clear viewpoints. Solid window — estate booking advance-only, zero tourism keeps it calm.

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