Why does Tamil Nadu have winter rainfall?

Tamil nadu lies on the leeward side for the southwest monsoon winds and receives lesser rainfall. Once the monsoon starts retreating after mid- September, North east monsoon sets in during mid-October. read more

Winds always blow from high pressure areas to low pressure areas. And these winds from Siberia- during their course- pick moisture from the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall in Tamil Nadu. These winds are known as north-east monsoon and winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu is attributed to them. read more

Tamil Nadu is situated on the eastern side of the peninsular India. During winter the north east monsoon winds blow from the land towards the ocean. read more

The summer in Tamil Nadu runs throughout April and May and is characterized by intense heat and scant rainfall across the state. Winter. The cold weather commences early in February and comes to an end in the middle of March. The climate in the cold weather is pleasant. The days are bright and sunny the sun is not too hot. read more