Climate and Rainfall
The climate of Kovilpatti town is hot and dry. Temperatures range between a maximum of 37°C and a minimum of 22°C. April to June are the hottest months and December and January are coldest with temperatures rising towards the end of February. Rainfall occurs mostly during the north-east monsoon in the months of October to December though the town receives little rainfall (averaging 840 mm) compared to the district average. Annual rainfall has ranged from 964 mm to 228 mm during past decades.
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