With a population of 909.908, Madurai is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Madurai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madurai in May, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 173 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Madurai, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.
When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Madurai from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 45m.
Another option to get to Madurai is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 204 km from Madurai. You’ll find branches of SS Travels and Avis, among others, in Kochi.
Average rates range from around £23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £33 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Madurai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.05 and £16.07.