During the hot season, temperatures in the north can reach 104╝F. The monsoon breaks in June and peters out in September or October. In the cool season, average temperatures are 50╝F╨59╝F in the north and the weather is mainly dry. However, the south has a less variable climate. Madras is always hot. Average temperatures range from 75╝F in January to 90╝F in May and June.