Avoid
Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) 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: 5/5. km: 3. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Medical college + multiple private hospitals. response time min: 10
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Excellent 4G/5G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Rock Fort climb is adventure, Srirangam temple scale amazes, River setting, Good base for temple circuit
Elevation
88m — 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 Trichy: 20-30°C, cool temple-city weather for the 83m Rock Fort climb and Srirangam day-trip. Dry skies, strong evening light on the gopurams. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Trichy: 22-32°C, dry enough for the 83m Rock Fort climb by mid-morning. Srirangam temple nearby makes for a full day pairing. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Trichy: 24–35°C, Rock Fort climb comfortable at dawn, scorching by midday. Srirangam close by — stack both sites early, retreat to AC after lunch. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Trichy: 25–32°C, early NE monsoon. Rock Fort climb doable but steps slick — shoulder, expect afternoon downpours across the city. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Trichy: 22–31°C, Rock Fort climb comfortable, Srirangam close by. Shoulder — northeast monsoon showers possible, pace city circuits around the weather. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Trichy: 20–30°C at the Rock Fort Temple. Cool enough to climb the 83m rock by day, Margazhi rituals fill the temples at dawn. |
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
88m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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