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Palni Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Palni sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very hot at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Palni, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 19°C in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Palni experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1170 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Palni, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 208 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 20 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Palni Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Palni, 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

Data from: Kodaikānāl, India (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kodaikānāl, India (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Palni

Fri   Jan 24
28°C | 18°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Jan 25
28°C | 18°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 26
28°C | 18°C
NE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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The best time of year to visit Palni in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Palni?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
  • Which is the hottest month in Palni?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Palni?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palni?
    November tops the wettest month list with 208 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palni?
    January is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Palni?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.

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