Avoid
Pondicherry (Puducherry) in May
Tamil Nadu, India
Why May scores 1/5
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
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. Excellent 4G/5G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Beach play, Clean walkable French Quarter, Auroville open spaces, French bakeries — croissant treat
Elevation
5m — 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 | 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 | — |
| Mayviewing | 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. |
| December | 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
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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