Kumbakonam
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Kumbakonam is a lively temple town in Tamil Nadu, famed for its ancient Dravidian temples, aromatic coffee, and rich cultural history. The city is set between two rivers, drawing both spiritual seekers and history lovers. Its markets and festivals make it an immersive South Indian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.96°, 79.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$456
Local Cost
$199
Local Income
$180
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
30.2°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
16.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1011 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TJV
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 56/100.