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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Thenkasi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Thenkasi are typically January, June and September, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and November the wettest (about 251 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)
January29.720.78910.4
February32.821.33011.3
March34.923.34311.5
April35.824.76011.1
May32.724.91239.4
June29.924.01009.3
July29.223.61298.3
August29.623.51308.9
September30.223.5829.5
October30.123.11908.6
November28.722.32517.9
December28.621.51869.3

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1467

    The Kasi Viswanathar Temple was built in 1467 AD by Parakirama Pandian.

  2. Construction of Kasi Viswanathar Temple

    The Kasi Viswanathar Temple was built in 1467 AD by Parakirama Pandian.

  3. Convent Establishment in Agarakkattu

    A new convent was started on 25.05.1993 in Agarakkattu, a substation of Tenkasi parish.

  4. Advent Season Recollection

    On December 1st, 2024, 43 young community members participated in a recollection at St. Mary's Church in Vanji Nagar, Tenkasi.

Current public leadership

  • S. Palani Nadar

    Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Tenkasi.

  • Rani Srikumar

    Member of Parliament (MP) for Tenkasi.

People associated with this place

  • S. Palani Nadar

    Serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Tenkasi.

  • Rani Srikumar

    Serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency.

Historical figures

  • Parakirama Pandian

    Built the Kasi Viswanathar Temple in 1467 AD.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Tenkasi Viswanathar Temple

    Iconic historic temple situated on the banks of Seevalaperi Pond.

  • Tenkasi Junction railway station

    Railway station serving Tenkasi with broad gauge, single-electric railway lines.

  • St. Mary’s Church

    Located in Vanji Nagar, Tenkasi.

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01 · Overview

Thenkasi, in brief

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02 · History

How Thenkasi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Thenkasi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Thenkasi

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Thenkasi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Thenkasi

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Thenkasi located and what are its coordinates?

Thenkasi is situated in India at geographic coordinates 8.9600, 77.3153, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Thenkasi?

Thenkasi has a recorded population of approximately 70,545 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Thenkasi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Thenkasi include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

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