Madurai travel guide
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You're Going to Love Madurai
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.
When to visit Madurai
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madurai in May, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 68 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 6.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Madurai, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Madurai
Plane
When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Madurai from the United States departs from New York and takes around 34h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Madurai is to pick up a car rental from Kochi, which is about 204 km from Madurai. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in Kochi.
Airlines serving Madurai
Where to stay in Madurai
Average rates range from around $29 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $62 and up for a 5-star experience.