Thanjavur, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Thanjavur, India? If you're planning to go to Thanjavur, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Thanjavur, India

Based on the climate and weather in Thanjavur, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Thanjavur, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Thanjavur, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Thanjavur, India by month

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January

If you go to Thanjavur in January, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

February

February for Thanjavur is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

March

If you visit Thanjavur during March, you will probably find that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

April

April here is sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

May

May in Thanjavur is sizzling. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) to 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

June

If you are traveling to Thanjavur in June, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

July

If you go to Thanjavur in July, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

August

If you vacation in Thanjavur during August, you are likely to see that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

September

September in Thanjavur can be very hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

October

October in Thanjavur is constantly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

November

November in this region can be very hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

December

If you visit Thanjavur during December, you will probably find that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Brihadishwara Temple, wear:

Activities for Thanjavur, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Thanjavur.

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