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Palakkad Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Palakkad varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to warm. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm 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

Forecast for Palakkad

Thu   Dec 26
34°C | 23°C
NW 2 m/s
7.4 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

Fri   Dec 27
35°C | 25°C
E 3 m/s
6 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Sat   Dec 28
33°C | 24°C
E 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Palakkad in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Palakkad?
    Rainy season in Palakkad occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Palakkad have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Palakkad?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Palakkad?
    The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palakkad?
    June tops the wettest month list with 342 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palakkad?
    January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.

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