Avoid
Kanchipuram in May
Tamil Nadu, India
Why May scores 1/5
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: 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. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Day trip from Chennai, Silk weaving demo is visual, Multiple temples to explore
Elevation
83m — 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 Kanchipuram: 20-30°C, dry and temperate for long temple days across the 1,000-shrine town. Silk weaving sheds open; a good shopping month. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Kanchipuram: 22-32°C, dry silk-city season — 1,000 temples navigable by auto between shrines. Silk weavers work through the morning. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Kanchipuram: 24–35°C, temple tours and silk-weaver visits best before 10am. Plains heat stacks fast — the 1,000-temple circuit needs an AC car between stops. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Kanchipuram: 25–32°C, early NE monsoon. Temple trail runs, silk weavers open — doable, short heavy showers interrupt walking. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Kanchipuram: 22–31°C, temple tours and silk-weaver visits workable with northeast monsoon showers. Shoulder — peak festival season builds Dec–Jan. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Kanchipuram: 20–30°C in the silk-and-temple town. Margazhi season brings special temple rituals — early morning darshan is coolest. |
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
Elevation
83m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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