The most opportune or best time to visit Madurai, the seat of Meenakshi Amman Temple, depends upon whether one is a pilgrim or a common traveler.
Madurai, the cultural capital of the region and one of the oldest cities in India, is blessed with an artistic heritage of 2,500 years of history.
It is a very lively city, a place where travelers, pilgrims and merchants arrive from all over. A pilgrim will visit the city any time in the year,
with greater propensity to visit Madurai, particularly Meenakshi Temple, during religiously prescribed auspicious days. But, a foreign tourist may
take call regarding time to visit Madurai either on the basis of one’s budget or soothing season. Madurai, epitome of Tamil heritage, enjoys a
moderate tropical climate. The average temperature of Madurai ranges between 34 to 38 degrees Celsius. The environment is sometimes humid.
From weather & temperature point of view, October to March is the best time to explore Madurai in Tamil Nadu, south India. April, May & June
are characterized with summer and scorching heat. But, during summer, the hotel prices remain at their bottom, making a windfall for a budget
traveler. July, August & September are known for ‘monsoon’, continuous heavy rain. During rainy season, the environment remains humid but
from travel budget perspective, rainy season suites budget travelers.