Caution
Karaikal in May
Puducherry, India
Very hot.
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Very hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state highways. public transport: Buses from Puducherry, Trichy, Nagapattinam. from nearest city: Puducherry: 150km (3hr). Trichy: 100km (2.5hr). Nagapattinam: 30km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
helpline: 0436-922-2233. ambulance: 108. police station: Karaikal Police Station. nearest hospital: Government General Hospital, Karaikal
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Quiet beach — safe for kids, Temple visits educational
Elevation
3m — 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
- ✗Uncomfortable
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — pleasant weather, temple festivals |
| February | 5/5 | February at Karaikal: 23-31°C, dry Cauvery-delta enclave — French fort ruins, coastal temples, and a quiet seafront before summer heat returns. |
| March | 4/5 | Good. Getting warmer. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Karaikal: 27-36C, humid delta heat. Temples and French fort ruins workable early; beach afternoons feel heavy and muggy. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 2/5 | Hot with some rain. |
| July | 2/5 | Moderate rain. |
| August | 2/5 | Rain. |
| September | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon rain |
| October | 2/5 | Monsoon easing |
| November | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season. Temple festivals. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Puducherry: 150km (3hr). Trichy: 100km (2.5hr). Nagapattinam: 30km.. Roads: Good state highways. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Puducherry, Trichy, Nagapattinam. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
3m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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