AI-generatedKodaikanal at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 2,908 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 2,098 m
Climate in Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. May is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while November is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Kodaikanal is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kodaikanal
The best time to visit Kodaikanal is from January to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 391 mm.
Kodaikanal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kodaikanal in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Kodaikanal in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–21 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Kodaikanal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Kodaikanal in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:0818:03
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:55–06:36 · evening 17:35–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:55 · evening 18:16–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kodaikanal compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Kodaikanal in October?
In October, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 353 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:08 – 18:03
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kodaikanal
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kodaikanal: score 89 against 53. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. February has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 353 mm | 44 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kodaikanal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January20° · 6.3 h
In January, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in January89February21° · 7.0 h
In February, Kodaikanal is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in February82March23° · 7.2 h
In March, Kodaikanal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in March60April23° · 6.1 h
In April, Kodaikanal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 237 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in April57May23° · 5.1 h
In May, Kodaikanal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 368 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in May54June21° · 4.3 h
In June, Kodaikanal is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 329 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in June53July20° · 3.9 h
In July, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 391 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in July53August20° · 3.9 h
In August, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 369 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in August54September20° · 4.3 h
In September, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 304 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in September53October20° · 3.8 h
In October, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 353 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in October53November19° · 3.8 h
In November, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 244 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in November65December19° · 5.0 h
In December, Kodaikanal is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kodaikanal
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in May (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 20° | 11° | 6.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 21° | 11° | 7.0 h | 6 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 23° | 13° | 7.2 h | 9 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 23° | 14° | 6.1 h | 20 | 237 |
| MayMay | 57 | 23° | 15° | 5.1 h | 29 | 368 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 21° | 14° | 4.3 h | 29 | 329 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 20° | 14° | 3.9 h | 30 | 391 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 20° | 14° | 3.9 h | 29 | 369 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 20° | 14° | 4.3 h | 27 | 304 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 20° | 13° | 3.8 h | 27 | 353 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 19° | 12° | 3.8 h | 22 | 244 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 19° | 11° | 5.0 h | 14 | 123 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
10.24° N, 77.49° E · 2,098 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kodaikanal
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Kodaikanal, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Kodaikanal: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kodaikanal has about 27 rainy days with 353 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kodaikanal
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kodaikanal
How breezy and how cloudy Kodaikanal is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kodaikanal typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Kodaikanal: mostly overcast, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Kodaikanal in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kodaikanal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,280 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kodaikanal vs Munnar
In October the holiday weather in Kodaikanal and Munnar is about equally good (score 53 vs 53). During the day Munnar is 4 °C warmer than Kodaikanal.
| in October | Kodaikanal | Munnar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Jan – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Kodaikanal
When is the best time to visit Kodaikanal?
The best time to visit Kodaikanal is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kodaikanal?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. November is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Kodaikanal?
Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 391 mm. The driest month is January with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kodaikanal get?
Kodaikanal gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.2 hours a day; in October there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kodaikanal in?
Kodaikanal is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kodaikanal?
A nonstop flight from London to Kodaikanal takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,280 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kodaikanal?
Kodaikanal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 56, summer holidays 53, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 74.