Kāraikāl, India

Puducherry · India

Kāraikāl is a mid-size city in Puducherry, India with a population of 86,838. Elevation: 26 ft (8 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

86,838 Population 2,745/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

83°F Avg Temperature 28°C

50.0 in Annual Rain

Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population86,838

Density2,745/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)

Rain50.0 in/yr

Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Population	86,838
Population Density	2,745 / sq mi
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates	10.9167°, 79.8333°
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata
Country	🇮🇳 India
State / Province	Puducherry
Average Temperature	83°F (28°C)
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation	50.0 inches (1,271 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kāraikāl

Kāraikāl is a mid-size city in India (Puducherry) with a population of 86,838. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kāraikāl

Kāraikāl has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1295 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	25.8°C / 78°F	23.2° / 28.4°	55.4
Feb	26.5°C / 80°F	23.7° / 29.9°	15.2
Mar	28.2°C / 83°F	24.9° / 32.9°	12.9
Apr	29.9°C / 86°F	26.8° / 34°	31.0
May	30.5°C / 87°F	27.4° / 35°	96.6
Jun	30.1°C / 86°F	27° / 34.5°	74.8
Jul	29.7°C / 85°F	26.4° / 33.8°	99.4
Aug	29.2°C / 85°F	26.2° / 33.5°	111.2
Sep	28.9°C / 84°F	26° / 32.9°	125.2
Oct	28.2°C / 83°F	25.7° / 31.8°	185.1
Nov	27.3°C / 81°F	24.8° / 29.7°	317.5
Dec	26.4°C / 80°F	23.5° / 28.8°	170.5

Kāraikāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	83.1°F
	54% above India avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	87°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²)
Population Density	2,745/sq mi
Coordinates	10.9167°N, 79.8333°E
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"

32% above India avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 14.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001	39 km SE of Marakkanam, India	M5.2	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Nivar	Category 1	129 km
2018	Gaja	Category 1	49 km
2016	Vardah	Category 2	243 km
2011	Thane	Category 2	87 km
2000	Unnamed	Category 1	76 km
2000	Unnamed	Category 1	298 km
1993	Unnamed	Category 1	18 km
1990	Unnamed	Category 4	230 km
1984	Unnamed	Category 2	118 km
1984	Unnamed	Category 1	32 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	82°F (28°C)	0.6 in
April	86°F (30°C)	1.2 in
May	89°F (32°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
June	89°F (31°C)	1.3 in
July	87°F (31°C)	2.4 in
August	86°F (30°C)	4.0 in
September	85°F (29°C)	3.6 in
October	82°F (28°C)	8.9 in
November	79°F (26°C)	14.3 in	Wettest
December	77°F (25°C)	9.7 in

Kāraikāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kāraikāl

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St.Mary's Boys HIgher Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Nirmala Ranee Girls Higher Secondary School	-	-	-	-
French school	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Kāraikāl

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Harrish Jayaraj	tamil, tamil cinema music	MP3

Museums in Kāraikāl

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Dansborg
Silappathikara Art Gallery
Tharangambadi Maritime Museum

Libraries in Kāraikāl

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
District Public Library, Thiruvarur		0.0
Knowledge and Study Centre		0.0
sayabu marakayar library		0.0
Tharangambadi Government Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Kāraikāl

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Uzhavar Sandhai

Hotels in Kāraikāl

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotel Moujahir

Nandha Hotel

Restaurants in Kāraikāl

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anandha Bhavan

Delice Restaurant

Grand Restaurant

Imi Restaurant

Kebabs & Rolls BBQ Nation

Maja Maja Restaurant

Mandhi Dhahabi

Mandi Majlis Restaurant

Seagulls Beach View Restaurant

Vandana Grand (Veg by Hotel Moujahir)

Cinemas in Kāraikāl

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LA Cinema

Clinics in Kāraikāl

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

K.S Ortho Hospital

NV Clinic

PHC, Nedungadu

Dentists in Kāraikāl

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhanvanthiri Dental Clinic

JSL Dental Centre

Train Stations in Kāraikāl

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karaikal

Bus Stations in Kāraikāl

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #759412282

Gas Stations in Kāraikāl

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BPCL PETROL PUMP

HP Fuel Station

IN #4442276756

IOCL Petrol Pump

Banks in Kāraikāl

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Bank of India

HDFC Bank

IDBI Bank

Indian Bank

Indian Overseas Bank

State Bank of India

UCO Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kāraikāl

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Kāraikāl

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Neyveli Airport	NVY	Small Airport
Thanjavur Air Force Station	TJV	Small Airport

Post Offices in Kāraikāl

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
India Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kāraikāl

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
(Name) Palli Mosque
Ashura Palli
Dharbaranyeshwarar Temple
Dharbaranyeshwarar Temple Complex
Kappada Palli Mosque
Kithar Palli Mosque
Meera Palli Mosque
Our Lady of Angels Church
Periya Palli Mosque
Puthuthurai Palli Mosque
Shri Nithyakalyanaperumal Thirukovil
Sivan Kovil
Thwheed Palli Mosque
Vinayagar Koil
vinayagar temple
கைலாசநாதர் கோவில்
சித்தி விநாயகர் ஆலயம்

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Around Kāraikāl

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	3
Hospitals	7
Pharmacies	5
Restaurants	10
Cafes	1
Supermarkets	3
Banks	7
Hotels	2
Libraries	1
Parks	10
Police Stations	1
Places of Worship	9

Things to See Near Kāraikāl

15 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (12)

• Akkampettai Beach
• Chandirapadi Beach
• Coastal Guard Police Station
• Emerald Beach
• Karaikal Beach
+ 7 more

🛡️ Forts (1)

• Denmark Bastion

🏛️ Ruins (1)

• Danish Harbour Walls

🌄 Viewpoints (1)

• Thirunallar Saneeshwara Bhagavan Temple

🇮🇳 About India

Capital	New Delhi
Population	1,352,617,328
Area	3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita	$2,530
HDI	0.644
Life expectancy	72.0 years
Internet users	55.9%
Urban population	35.1%
Currency	INR (Rupee)
Languages	English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code	+91
TLD	.in
Driving side	left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kāraikāl

What is the population of Kāraikāl?

Kāraikāl has a population of 86,838 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,745 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kāraikāl?

Kāraikāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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