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What is the best time to visit Chidambram?

Chidambram is located near the coast of the Bay of Bengal and so has a moderate climate throughout the year. Monsoon is not a distinct season, and there is some rainfall throughout the year. The maximum temperature is 33 degrees Celcius and the minimum ranges around 23 degrees Celcius. Winter is the best season to visit this city, but summers are also popular with tourists.

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Monthly Weather in Chidambram

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	30°/ 22°	3 days
February	31°/ 22°	1 days
March	33°/ 23°	0 days
April	34°/ 25°	6 days
May	38°/ 26°	2 days
June	37°/ 27°	6 days
July	35°/ 26°	13 days
August	34°/ 25°	10 days
September	33°/ 24°	17 days
October	31°/ 24°	20 days
November	31°/ 24°	23 days
December	29°/ 23°	13 days

More about Best Time to Travel to Chidambram

Chidambram in Winter (November - March)

Winter overlaps with the monsoon in this region and lasts from November to March. January and February are the driest months and so are ideal for tourism because of the low temperature and no rainfall. The temperature ranges between 21 and 28 degrees Celsius and is very pleasant. However, since this season is very popular with all tourists, it is advisable to book all travel and living arrangements in advance.

Chidambram in Monsoon (July - September)

Monsoon arrives late in Chidambram, and it receives the maximum amount of rainfall in the months of October to December with August and September also being rainy months. The rainfall in this region is below the state average but is enough to sustain the plentiful forests around the city.

Chidambram in Summer (March - June)

Summer in this city lasts from March to June, and the temperature ranges between 27 and 37 degrees Celcius. There is intermittent rainfall because of the proximity to the ocean, but this does not hamper tourism in any major way. Summer months also see a lot of crowds since it coincides with the holiday season in India.

Events in Chidambram

Natyanjali Dance Festival, Chidambaram

13th February - 17th February 2019

The annual dance festival of Chidambaram is a colourful culmination of culture while propagating the message of ‘Unity in Diversity’ in the universal language of music and dance. The historic importan (Read More)ce and grandeur of the Nataraja Temple set the perfect backdrop and stage for the hundreds of dancers from across India, who gather here to pay their respects to the epitome of Dance, Lord Nataraja - a depiction of the Hindu God Shiva.