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Vellore Weather

The best time to visit Vellore is between the months of October to March. It is during this period that the weather remains cool. Owing to its tropical climate, it is advisable to avoid the summer months of April to June for travel. Winter is wet, yet and pleasant, and is the best time to visit the place.

Summer

Vellore witnesses temperatures soaring high during the summer with a very dry atmosphere. 45°C is the recorded highest temperature with a mean maximum temperature of 38.5°C. During summer, humidity is recorded between 40% to63% and it is therefore advisable not to visit Vellore during those months.  

Monsoon

Mild to medium rainfall is to be expected during the monsoons. The northeast monsoon is the highest contributor to rainfall with an average annual rainfall recorded at 996.7 millimetres. Vellore experiences its maximum northeast monsoon rainfall during October and November. Nevertheless, it also experiences southwest monsoon.

Winter

Vellore experiences wet winters. The lowest temperature recorded is 10°C. During the winter season, humidity is recorded 67% to 86%. Despite wet winters, most tourists flock in during the months of December and January to get a feel of the place and experience it’s past heritage and rich culture.