Summer : Max 40.0ºC, Min 26.0ºC.
Winter : Max 29.0ºC, Min 18.0ºC.
Rainfall
85 cm average yearly.
Languages
Hindi,Tamil, English.
Best time to visit
November to February.
Madurai is among the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Indian peninsula. It is an ancient and prestigious city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. It was the capital city for the great Pandya kings.Madurai is special due to vast growth and the sweet smelling, fragrant jasmine flowers. Apart from this speciality it has flourished in leaps and bounds in textile and engineering industries.
How to get there
Air
Madurai Airport is located at 12 kilometers from Madurai city and it offers flights to major cities in southern,western and north India.
Rail
Madurai Junction Railway Station is a 20-minute walk west of the Meenakshi temple on West Veli Street, and just a few minutes walk from the main hotel area.
Road
The city has excellent roads connecting Madurai to all parts of South India. It has 5 Major bus stands.
Madurai general info 
Air