Kodaikānāl Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 16°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Kodaikānāl Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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 per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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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