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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Madurai?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding travel to certain parts of India; travelers to Madurai should check the latest entry requirements and health screening measures.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Madurai month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Madurai are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and November the wettest (about 258 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.120.83810.4
February34.021.41011.3
March36.623.73511.5
April38.325.85411.4
May37.526.49410.1
June36.926.1629.8
July36.325.8559.1
August35.725.21059.4
September35.825.0969.7
October32.824.02408.9
November30.422.72588.3
December30.121.8989.6

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What is being reported around Madurai

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People and places shaping Madurai

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Past and future events in Madurai

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1268

    After the death of Kulasekara Pandian (1268–1308 CE), Madurai came under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate.

  2. Documented history · 1378

    The Madurai Sultanate then seceded from Delhi and functioned as an independent kingdom until its gradual annexation by the Vijayanagara Empire in 1378 CE.

  3. Documented history · 1559

    Madurai became independent from Vijayanagar in 1559 CE under the Nayaks.

  4. Documented history · 1736

    Nayak rule ended in 1736 CE and Madurai was repeatedly captured several times by Chanda Sahib (1740 – 1754 CE), Arcot Nawab and Muhammed Yusuf Khan (1725 – 1764 CE) in the middle of the 18th century.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Madurai yet.

Local business and employers

  • TVS Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Madurai. One of India’s leading automotive groups.

  • Hashcodex

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Madurai. Fintech software development company.

Newspapers and local media

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

See Madurai in context

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Madurai, in brief

Madurai is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Madurai took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Madurai

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Madurai

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Madurai

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Madurai

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Madurai

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08 · Questions

Questions about Madurai

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Madurai

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Madurai located and what are its coordinates?

Madurai is situated in India at geographic coordinates 9.9190, 78.1195 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Madurai?

Madurai has a recorded population of approximately 1,465,625 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Madurai?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Madurai include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Madurai?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Madurai, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.