Peak Season
Tharangambadi (Tranquebar) in December
Tamil Nadu, India
December at Tharangambadi: 22–30°C on the Danish colonial coast. Fort Dansborg ramparts cool, beach quiet before the Pongal week crowds.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Tharangambadi: 22–30°C on the Danish colonial coast. Fort Dansborg ramparts cool, beach quiet before the Pongal week crowds.
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: 3/5. 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 (4/5) — Fort exploration, Small walkable town, Beach access, Historic churches
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 | January at Tharangambadi: 22-30°C, dry sea-breeze walks along the Danish fort wall and the 1706 Zion Church. Calm surf, clear light — strong photography month. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Tharangambadi: 22-31°C, dry Danish-colonial coast — Fort Dansborg, the old Protestant church, and a quiet seafront walkable end to end. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Tharangambadi: 25–33°C, Fort Dansborg and the Danish quarter workable with sea breeze. Shoulder month — beach calm, bungalow stays easier to book. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| May | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Tharangambadi: 25–31°C, NE monsoon on the Coromandel. Fort Dansborg visible — shoulder, beach rough, church tour indoor-safe. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Tharangambadi: 23–30°C, Fort Dansborg and Danish quarter workable with post-monsoon sea breeze. Shoulder — heritage bungalow stays easier to book before Dec. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Tharangambadi: 22–30°C on the Danish colonial coast. Fort Dansborg ramparts cool, beach quiet before the Pongal week crowds. |
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
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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