Madurai weather in September
In September, Madurai sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 82 mm of rain across 13.6 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 36°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in September, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Madurai's 9th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Madurai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- 13.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.9
- out of 10
Madurai is city of Tamil Nadu in southern India.
- Air quality
- High
- PM2.5 34.7 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 9,905/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 36°C through the month.
A typical September day in Madurai reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and about 3°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 25 |
| 2 | 36 | 25 |
| 3 | 36 | 25 |
| 4 | 36 | 25 |
| 5 | 36 | 25 |
| 6 | 36 | 25 |
| 7 | 36 | 25 |
| 8 | 36 | 25 |
| 9 | 36 | 25 |
| 10 | 36 | 25 |
| 11 | 36 | 25 |
| 12 | 36 | 25 |
| 13 | 36 | 25 |
| 14 | 36 | 25 |
| 15 | 36 | 25 |
| 16 | 36 | 25 |
| 17 | 36 | 25 |
| 18 | 36 | 25 |
| 19 | 36 | 25 |
| 20 | 36 | 25 |
| 21 | 36 | 25 |
| 22 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 36 | 25 |
| 24 | 35 | 25 |
| 25 | 35 | 25 |
| 26 | 35 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
How September really feels in Madurai
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Madurai weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 21° | 12 | 2.6 | 11.5 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 34° / 22° | 15 | 2.7 | 11.7 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 37° / 24° | 24 | 4.2 | 11.9 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 38° / 26° | 48 | 8.7 | 12.2 | 1.1 |
| May | 38° / 27° | 63 | 12.8 | 12.4 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 37° / 26° | 46 | 10.1 | 12.6 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 36° / 26° | 52 | 11.7 | 12.5 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 36° / 26° | 70 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 36° / 25° | 82 | 13.6 | 12.1 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 33° / 24° | 168 | 18.9 | 11.8 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 30° / 23° | 160 | 17 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 76 | 8.1 | 11.4 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 86 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 16 | 84 |
| 5 | 17 | 83 |
| 6 | 18 | 82 |
| 7 | 19 | 81 |
| 8 | 19 | 81 |
| 9 | 19 | 81 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 21 | 79 |
| 13 | 22 | 78 |
| 14 | 22 | 78 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Madurai gets around 82 mm of rain over 13.6 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the muggy band about 44% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 89% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
| Oppressive (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 53 | 36 | 2 |
| 2 | 9 | 53 | 36 | 2 |
| 3 | 9 | 53 | 36 | 2 |
| 4 | 10 | 51 | 36 | 3 |
| 5 | 10 | 51 | 36 | 3 |
| 6 | 10 | 50 | 37 | 3 |
| 7 | 11 | 49 | 37 | 3 |
| 8 | 11 | 49 | 38 | 3 |
| 9 | 11 | 48 | 38 | 3 |
| 10 | 12 | 47 | 39 | 3 |
| 11 | 12 | 46 | 39 | 3 |
| 12 | 12 | 46 | 40 | 2 |
| 13 | 12 | 45 | 40 | 2 |
| 14 | 12 | 45 | 41 | 2 |
| 15 | 12 | 44 | 41 | 2 |
| 16 | 12 | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| 17 | 12 | 43 | 43 | 2 |
| 18 | 12 | 43 | 43 | 2 |
| 19 | 12 | 42 | 44 | 1 |
| 20 | 12 | 42 | 45 | 1 |
| 21 | 12 | 42 | 45 | 1 |
| 22 | 11 | 41 | 46 | 1 |
| 23 | 11 | 41 | 47 | 1 |
| 24 | 11 | 40 | 47 | 1 |
| 25 | 11 | 39 | 48 | 1 |
| 26 | 11 | 39 | 49 | 2 |
| 27 | 11 | 38 | 50 | 2 |
| 28 | 10 | 36 | 52 | 2 |
| 29 | 10 | 35 | 53 | 2 |
| 30 | 10 | 34 | 54 | 2 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 6:23 PM to 6:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:23 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:22 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:22 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:21 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:16 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:15 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:15 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:12 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:06 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.44 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.14 kWh/m² to a high of 6.63 kWh/m² in March across the year — September's 5.44 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Madurai
In September, Madurai sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Madurai's rainy season runs September–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Madurai?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Madurai.
What to pack for Madurai in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Madurai sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Madurai in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Madurai peaks around August 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Madurai in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Madurai is worst in November — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (July, 23 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Madurai's WHO annual average of 34.7 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 41 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 43 | 47 | 46 |
| Level | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | Poor |
| Feb | 35 | Moderate |
| Mar | 34 | Moderate |
| Apr | 35 | Moderate |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 43 | Poor |
| Nov | 47 | Poor |
| Dec | 46 | Poor |
Where is Madurai?
Madurai sits at 9.9°N, 78.1°E, 139 m above sea level, in India. The nearest listed city is Munnar, 117 km away.
Topography around Madurai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Madurai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Madurai has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 25 m around an average of 137 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 283 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,338 m.
The land around Madurai is covered by artificial surfaces (75%) within 3 km, cropland (37%) and trees (26%) within 16 km, and cropland (41%) and trees (30%) within 80 km.
India travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,702
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 15.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 484
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Madurai (9.919°, 78.1195°, elevation 139 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).