Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameswaram, India
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Rameswaram dedicated to Shiva. It ranks 31st among the most looked-up sights in India on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are February, March, and June, when rainfall is between 12 mm and 33 mm. Average temperatures range from 26 °C to 29 °C throughout the year. From October to December, the area receives heavy rain of about 6554 mm and between 16 and 24 rainy days each month.
The temple is 2160 km from New Delhi. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport in Sri Lanka, located 100 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the temple with a visit to Adam's Bridge, which is 29.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, averaging 29 °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 temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 33 | 31 | 57 | 46 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 53 | 6,554 | 6,554 | 6,554 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
