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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madurai in May, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 173 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Madurai, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.
When flying to Madurai, you’ll arrive at Madurai (IXM), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Madurai from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 2h 20m.
Average rates range from around AED 112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 143 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 4.41 per litre in Madurai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 52.89 and AED 70.52.