Gingee Fort
Gingee, India
Gingee Fort is a fortress in the Viluppuram district of India. It is a Monument of National Importance and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and April, when daily highs range from 29 °C to 34 °C and rainfall is low. From May to September, temperatures remain high and rainfall increases, with August and September seeing about 19 to 20 rainy days per month. October, November, and December are the wettest months, with rainfall reaching about 6,554 mm.
To reach the fort, you can fly into Pondicherry Airport, which is 55 km away, or Chennai International Airport, located 117 km from the site. The fort is about 1,834 km from the capital, New Delhi.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is October, with about 6,554 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 66 | 60 | 92 | 125 | 153 | 6,554 | 6,554 | 6,554 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
