For the greater part of the year Pondicherry has a hot
and humid climate with temperatures ranging between 26C and 38°C. During
this time it is mostly dry with a blue sky, The main rainy season is in November-January
and the ‘small’ monsoon in July September relieves Pondy from the
summer Rest with light showers.
The winter starts in November and the northeast monsoon
cools the days and nights with the mm it brings along. Temperatures hover around
the 30 degrees mark and the evenings are usually pleasantly cooler. This is
the beat season in Remarks”. Along the boulevard walk is a wonderful Plane,
to walk with a refreshing and invigorating evening sea breeze
TIPS FOR TRAVELLING
Cotton clothes are the most comfortable choice. Pondicherians
are used to western style casual clothing within limits. During the monsoons
a light raincoat or umbrella are useful.
EATING OUT
Restaurants serve a rich variety of French, Indian,
Asian and continental food.
The Pondicherry Tourism & Transport Developments
Corporation conquers a daily sight-seeing tour in and around Pondicherry. There
are both half-day add full-day trip programmes.
ACCOMMODATION
There are beach resorts, heritage hotels, up-market
hotels and neat guest houses For the adventurous and the nature losing, accommodation
in open tree houses is available.