Kodaikānāl Climate by Month
Kodaikānāl has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Kodaikānāl temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 25°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 16°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kodaikānāl experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2586 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kodaikānāl, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 356 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 46 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
In Kodaikānāl, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kodaikānāl.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kodaikānāl in India
During the months of January, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 356 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.
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