Caution
Puducherry (Pondicherry) in October
Puducherry, India
Monsoon continues but easing
Why October scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon continues but easing
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
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.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage. City infrastructure.
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
Elevation
5m — 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
- ✗Still rainy
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 |
| Octoberviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon continues but easing |
| November | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. Green. |
| December | 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
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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