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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

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kodaikānāl?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kodaikānāl?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kodaikānāl?
    October tops the wettest month list with 356 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kodaikānāl?
    January is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kodaikānāl?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kodaikānāl

    Fri   Nov 22
    13°C | 7°C
    NE 4 km/h
    2.1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    13°C | 8°C
    NE 4 km/h
    2.4 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    12°C | 7°C
    NE 7 km/h
    2.7 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain