Palakkad Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Palakkad, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C (100°F) in March to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in March to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Palakkad has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1747 mm (69 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Palakkad shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 342 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Palakkad Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Palakkad.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 68%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 31%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year