AI-generatedMunnar at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 2,908 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 1,470 m
Climate in Munnar
Munnar has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. March is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Munnar is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Munnar
The best time to visit Munnar is from January to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best all year round except in March, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 391 mm.
Munnar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Munnar in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Munnar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–23 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Munnar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Munnar in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year except Mar
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, July – August
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 – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1018:05
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:57–06:38 · evening 17:37–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:57 · evening 18:18–18:26
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 Munnar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 24° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Munnar in October?
In October, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 Munnar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:10 – 18:05
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew 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 moreAll months
- 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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Munnar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Munnar: score 81 against 53. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 353 mm | 43 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Munnar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January25° · 6.4 h
In January, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 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 Munnar.
Munnar in January79February27° · 7.2 h
In February, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Munnar.
Munnar in February64March28° · 7.2 h
In March, Munnar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 a good month for a holiday in Munnar.
Munnar in March47April27° · 6.1 h
In April, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °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 so-so month for a holiday in Munnar.
Munnar in April52May26° · 5.2 h
In May, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 368 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Munnar.
Munnar in May54June23° · 4.2 h
In June, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 Munnar.
Munnar in June53July22° · 3.9 h
In July, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 Munnar.
Munnar in July53August23° · 3.9 h
In August, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 Munnar.
Munnar in August54September24° · 4.3 h
In September, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 Munnar.
Munnar in September53October24° · 3.8 h
In October, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 Munnar.
Munnar in October52November24° · 3.7 h
In November, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 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 Munnar.
Munnar in November65December24° · 5.0 h
In December, Munnar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 Munnar.
Munnar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Munnar
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in May (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 52 days a year, mostly 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 | 81 | 25° | 14° | 6.4 h | 8 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 27° | 14° | 7.2 h | 6 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 28° | 16° | 7.2 h | 9 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 27° | 18° | 6.1 h | 20 | 237 |
| MayMay | 52 | 26° | 18° | 5.2 h | 29 | 368 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 23° | 17° | 4.2 h | 29 | 329 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 22° | 17° | 3.9 h | 30 | 391 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 23° | 17° | 3.9 h | 29 | 369 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 24° | 17° | 4.3 h | 27 | 304 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 24° | 16° | 3.8 h | 27 | 353 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 24° | 16° | 3.7 h | 22 | 244 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 24° | 15° | 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
10.09° N, 77.06° E · 1,470 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Munnar
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 Munnar, 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 in Munnar: 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, Munnar has about 27 rainy days with 353 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Munnar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · 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 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 and clouds in Munnar
How breezy and how cloudy Munnar 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 Munnar 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 Munnar: 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.
Heat and humidity in Munnar
How often the day gets hot in Munnar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Munnar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Munnar
Weather for your travel dates
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Munnar 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.
Munnar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 52).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.0 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
- 23 °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
- 24 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °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
- 8,270 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.
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Munnar vs Kodaikanal
In October the holiday weather in Munnar and Kodaikanal is about equally good (score 53 vs 53). During the day Kodaikanal is 4 °C cooler than Munnar.
| in October | Munnar | Kodaikanal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Munnar ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Munnar
When is the best time to visit Munnar?
The best time to visit Munnar is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Munnar?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Munnar?
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 Munnar get?
Munnar gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.2 hours a day; in November there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Munnar in?
Munnar is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Munnar?
A nonstop flight from London to Munnar takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Munnar?
Munnar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 52, summer holidays 53, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 73.