Pudukkottai experiences a hot and humid climate, with temperatures rising gradually throughout the year. The summer months of March to May bring scorching heat, with temperatures often reaching as high as 42°C in April, marking the peak temperature of the year. June and July are slightly cooler, but still quite warm, with temperatures ranging from 24-39°C. Autumn brings a slight respite, with temperatures dipping to around 23-35°C from September to November, before rising again during winter, which is mild with temperatures ranging from 19-35°C. The temperature fluctuations throughout the year are relatively moderate, with no extreme drops in temperature.