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

Puducherry (Pondicherry) scores 5/5 in December. Peak — cool, dry, Christmas celebrations, Promenade buzzing.

Is Puducherry (Pondicherry) safe for kids in December?

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

December · Puducherry

Puducherry (Pondicherry)

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Puducherry (Pondicherry) in December

Puducherry, India

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Peak — cool, dry, Christmas celebrations, Promenade buzzing

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak — cool, dry, Christmas celebrations, Promenade buzzing

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Roads & Access

self drive: Easy 3hr drive from Chennai on ECR (scenic coastal route). road condition: Excellent — NH on ECR route. public transport: Buses from Chennai/Bengaluru/Trichy. No direct trains to Puducherry station (limited).. from nearest city: Chennai: 150km (3hr drive). Bengaluru: 310km (6hr). Direct buses every 30min from Chennai.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

rescue: JIPMER emergency: 0413-2296000. helpline: Tourist Police: 1800-425-1111. ambulance: 108. police station: Puducherry Police HQ — 0413-2336025. nearest hospital: JIPMER — Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research. World-class.

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage. City infrastructure.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Excellent infrastructure — JIPMER hospital world-class, French Quarter safe and walkable, Beach promenade is stroller-friendly, Good restaurants with kid-friendly food, Auroville nearby for day trip

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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 — pleasant 25-30°C, Pongal celebrations, dry
February	5/5	Best — dry, comfortable, French Quarter beautiful
March	4/5	Good. Getting warmer.
April	3/5	Hot (35°C+). Beach still OK early morning.
May	2/5	Very hot and humid.
June	2/5	Hot but some rain relief.
July	2/5	Moderate rain. Cooler.
August	2/5	Rain increasing.
September	1/5	Heavy rain — northeast monsoon peak
October	2/5	Monsoon continues but easing
November	3/5	Post-monsoon. Pleasant. Green.
Decemberviewing	5/5	Peak — cool, dry, Christmas celebrations, Promenade buzzing

Practical Details

How to reach

Chennai: 150km (3hr drive). Bengaluru: 310km (6hr). Direct buses every 30min from Chennai.. Roads: Excellent — NH on ECR route. Self-drive: Easy 3hr drive from Chennai on ECR (scenic coastal route). Public transport: Buses from Chennai/Bengaluru/Trichy. No direct trains to Puducherry station (limited).. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range