Tanjore experiences a hot and humid climate, with temperatures rising steadily throughout the year. Winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from 19-32°C from January to March, but quickly give way to scorching summers as April and May see temperatures often reaching 40°C or higher. The summer heat lingers into June and July, with temperatures still averaging around 30-31°C, before slowly subsiding in August and September. Autumn months of October and November bring some respite from the heat, but are followed by a brief but intense winter spell from December to January.