Best time to visit in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, Coastal town in Tamil Nadu, India, is known for it's rich history, cultural significance, and many attractions.

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  • Rock-cut architecture
  • Ancient architecture
  • Seashore

Weather in Mahabalipuram

Thu, Aug 21 202533.93ºC | 28.55ºC
69.14% HumidityClouds in morning , afternoon and evening and rain in night
Fri, Aug 22 202531.46ºC | 28.14ºC
69.88% HumidityClouds in morning , afternoon and evening and rain in night
Sat, Aug 23 202530.87ºC | 25.89ºC
70.63% HumidityClouds in morning , afternoon and evening and rain in night
Sun, Aug 24 202534.71ºC | 26.43ºC
64.0% HumidityClouds in morning , afternoon and evening and rain in night
Mon, Aug 25 202534.38ºC | 27.7ºC
58.75% HumidityClouds in morning , afternoon and evening and rain in night
Tue, Aug 26 202528.11ºC | 28.11ºC
59.0% HumidityClouds from morning to night

Best Time To Visit Mahabalipuram

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

Situated on the Coromandel coast, Mahabalipuram is famous for its intricately carved temples.

Whether you are a history buff or a beach lover, Mahabalipuram offers an incredible vacation. The best season to visit Mahabalipuram is winter, which sets in October and stays till March. The weather remains sunny and warm while the nights get cooler. Winter offers the perfect climate to explore the town and participate in various outdoor activities. The peak season for visiting Mahabalipuram is between November and February. The summer months are mostly avoided when exploring this historical city as the temperature gets higher and humidity increases. The heat becomes unbearable, and sightseeing gets hampered.

Climate in Mahabalipuram

Summer Season in Mahabalipuram

The temperature stays relatively hot throughout the summer in Mahabalipuram. It becomes extremely hot in Mahabalipuram during the day because of the consistently high temperatures, which makes getting around the town challenging. The summer season begins in March, and the hottest month is April. Summer is the ideal season for leisure travellers to enjoy beach vacations. Additionally, it is the best time for budget travellers as the hotels and restaurants offer huge discounts. It is advised that visitors to Mahabalipuram bring cotton clothing and sun protection equipment during this time. The pre-monsoon showers that arrive in June contribute to the pleasant weather. It is the ideal time of year to visit the nearby tiny villages of Mahabalipuram.

Monsoon Season in Mahabalipuram

Monsoon season in Mahabalipuram brings moderate rains with humidity. However, the region's flora looks absolutely beautiful at this time of year. If you are a nature lover, this is the perfect time to visit Mahabalipuram. Throughout this month, the people of Mahabalipuram host a variety of festivals and events. Tourists can purchase beautiful statues and sculptures from the local stalls. By October, the monsoons leave Mahabalipuram, allowing for various outdoor activities as the weather becomes reasonably hot. The famous Arjuna's Penance, etched on the back of a whale-shaped rock, is one of the sites that history buffs visit.

Winter Season in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram's winters are decorated by cool evenings and beautiful days. During this season, tourists can engage in a variety of activities, including sightseeing and other outdoor activities. During this time, Mahabalipuram's beaches become a happening place, and the town gets packed with tourists. It's the busiest month of the year for tourists. Crowds gather to witness the renowned Mahabalipuram Dance Festival, which takes place in December. People from all across the country arrange their winter vacations in Mahabalipuram. The perfect weather and the scenic landscape make people visit Mahabalipuram in Winter. The craze of the Pongal Festival drags tourists to visit Mahabalipuram during this season.

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Deviraaj's 4 days trip to Mahabalipuram

Munnar, Alleppy, Kerala. Hi Mr. Sahil, Had a great time during the trip. The hotels are not upto the mark and the drive in the cab was not comfortable.

Deviraaj Andhra pradesh

Pankaj's 3 days trip to Mahabalipuram

On day 2, Cab driver did not follow the itinerary and did not took the couple to Konoor which was surprising to me.

pankaj Singh Bengaluru

Mohammad's 4 days trip to Mahabalipuram

Hotel Golden Castle was not up to the standard, their rooms were good but amenities were not nice, they didn’t had kitchen operating and every time we had to order food from outside, also we had to ask for toiletries as it was not their along with water bottles in the room and milk sachets and same is the case with tea and coffee sachets Apart from this entire trip went really nice and all thanks to Kimaya from Travel Corp for arranging such an amazing trip. Kempscave was great stay with no complaints and along with all the famous sightseeing . Very nice and great experience throughout the trip

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Desapallinaveena's 5 days trip to Mahabalipuram

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Nikky's 3 days trip to Mahabalipuram

It was nice and well planned by Travel traingle and My Trip Lab.

Nikky Priya Bengaluru

Taher's 6 days trip to Mahabalipuram

Travel Agent Should focus and guide better to visit places that are worth of visit and money. 50% of places were useless and not worth of visit

Taher Sarsawala Ahmedabad

Vinzeeus's 2 days trip to Mahabalipuram

I am not satisfied with service provided , while booking agent told he will provide hindi speaking driver also he said full day driver will be with you and wherever you want to take you can take him in stipulated time but , in actual that driver refused to go any far place which takes 30min only, driver said he will charge extra if he goes 30 min far from city , also he was not able to speak hindi or English properly. Also after booking driver details given very late to me , I only called to booking agent for driver number Kodaikanal stay was beautiful, sky view villa is best to stay

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Shivakumar's 2 days trip to Mahabalipuram

The Best and memorable trip ever seen Fundae Birds Park

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Anjani's 4 days trip to Mahabalipuram

The hotel in Ooty was good but the varieties of food in the hotel was limited . Need to improve the restaurant Pukara lake and waterfall

Anjani Choudhary Barpeta road

Sourav's 7 days trip to Mahabalipuram

Hotel room in Ooty was very untidy and full of flying, even the hotel refused any other room

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FAQ's of Mahabalipuram

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The best weather in Mahabalipuram appears in the winter season. From November to February, Mahabalipuram offers sunny days and cooler nights.

Mahabalipuram can be explored in one day. However, if you wish to stay and enjoy the trip to the fullest, you should spend at least 2-3 days here.

Mahabalipuram, or Mamallapuram, in Tamil Nadu, is mainly famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th and 8th Century Hindu temples and monuments. While you are here, visit the intricately carved Hindu temples.

The months between November and February are the best time to visit Mahabalipuram. The weather stays cool at this time.

Mahabalipuram has many historical sites, including Hindu temples and monuments. If you are a history buff who loves a sandy beach, Mahabalipuram is a must-visit for you. Yes, it is surely worth visiting.

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