Kanchipuram district

Province · Tamil Nadu State, 🇮🇳 India

Population 3,998,252

Area 2,732 km²

Time zone Asia/Kolkata

Official website www.kanchi.nic.in

Kanchipuram district

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Featured Lists

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Kancheepuram: Essential Heritage and Sacred Sites

Kancheepuram district showcases the architectural brilliance of the Pallava dynasty through the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Mahabalipuram. This collection features the monolithic Five Rathas, the seaside Shore Temple, and the gravity-defying Krishna’s Butter Ball. Beyond ancient ruins, the list includes the Madras Crocodile Bank’s conservation efforts, the living-history museum of DakshinaChitra, and the 17th-century Sadras Dutch Fort. These sites represent a transition from rock-cut caves to structural stone temples alongside modern ecological and cultural preservation centers.

Kanchipuram district — Map

Kanchipuram district — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February

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Typical weather in January

Great

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 20°–29°
22° at night
3 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 20°–32°
23° at night
1 rainy day
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–35°
25° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor

35° (feels like 37°) · extremes 25°–37°
27° at night
4 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

35° (feels like 38°) · extremes 27°–39°
28° at night
9 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 26°–37°
27° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 25°–36°
27° at night
17 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–36°
26° at night
21 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–34°
26° at night
21 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–33°
26° at night
22 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 22°–30°
24° at night
19 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 21°–29°
23° at night
11 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type D
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Hindi
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +91

Tours & Activities

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