Kanniyākumāri, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Kanniyākumāri is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 19,678. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 19,678 |
| Population Density | 1,968 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0901°, 77.5384° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kanniyākumāri
Kanniyākumāri is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 19,678. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Kanniyākumāri
Kanniyākumāri has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above India avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0901°N, 77.5384°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Kanniyākumāri has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Kanniyākumāri
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Inmiculate High School | - | - | - | - |
| Govt School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kanniyākumāri
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAL OLDIES | oldies | MP3 | |
| Annai FM | malayalam, music | MP3 |
Museums in Kanniyākumāri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua World | ||||
| Governement museum | ||||
| Kamaraj Mandapam | ||||
| Kamarajar memorial | ||||
| Mayapuri Wax Museum | ||||
| Padmanabhapuram Palace | ||||
| Wandering Monk Museum |
Libraries in Kanniyākumāri
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Xavier's library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kanniyākumāri
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All saints market | |||||
| AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL | |||||
| AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL | |||||
| APPTA market | |||||
| Chettikulam Main Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Ganesapuram Fish Market | |||||
| Ganesapuram Fish Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Monday market | |||||
| ramanouthoor fish market | |||||
| ramanouthoor fish market | |||||
| Sector Market | |||||
| Shopping Complex | |||||
| Thaliyaruthan Chanthai | |||||
| Vadasery Market | |||||
| Vegetables-Whole Sale | |||||
| Weekly Market |
Hotels in Kanniyākumāri
48 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanniyākumāri
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kanniyākumāri
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kanniyākumāri
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kanniyākumāri
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanniyākumāri
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kanniyākumāri
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanniyākumāri
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kanniyākumāri
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanniyākumāri
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kanniyākumāri
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram International Airport | TRV | Large Airport |
| Tuticorin Airport | TCR | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kanniyākumāri
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center | ||
| AVM Clinic | ||
| Dr Jeyashekharam hospital | ||
| Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic | ||
| Gautham Nursing hojme | ||
| James Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari | ||
| Ravi Scans | ||
| S J Nursing Home |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanniyākumāri
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adi Sankara Temple | |
| Bharat Sevashram Sangha | |
| Jhinki Devi Stupa Shila | |
| Kanniyakumari Tirupathi Temple | |
| Kumari Temple | |
| Mayamma Samajan | |
| Mayamma Temple | |
| Saint Peter's Church | |
| Shrine Of Our lady Of Ransom | |
| Sriman Narayanaswami Temple | |
| St. Roch's Church | |
| St. Thomas Church | |
| Swami Vivekananda Altar |
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What is the population of Kanniyākumāri?
Kanniyākumāri has a population of 19,678 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,968 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanniyākumāri?
Kanniyākumāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.
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