Thekkady Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Thekkady remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in March. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in March to 18°C (64°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Thekkady has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2386 mm (94 in) of rainfall annually. Thekkady can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 359 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 26 mm (1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Thekkady Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Thekkady can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine