AI-generatedOoty at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Mar · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 1,503 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 2,242 m
Climate in Ooty
Ooty has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. March is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Ooty is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
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°
06:1218:06
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 05:59–06:40 · evening 17:37–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:19–18:27
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.
What is the weather like in Ooty in October?
In October, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min06:12 – 18:06
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ooty
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 4.4 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Ooty, 37 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Ooty
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 it, 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.
Rain in Ooty: 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, Ooty has about 22 rainy days with 209 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ooty
How breezy and how cloudy Ooty 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 Ooty typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Ooty: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ooty
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 (10°), 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 | 90 | 21° | 10° | 7.1 h | 6 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 22° | 10° | 7.6 h | 5 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 23° | 12° | 7.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 23° | 14° | 6.5 h | 14 | 81 |
| MayMay | 59 | 22° | 15° | 5.7 h | 24 | 176 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 20° | 14° | 4.4 h | 24 | 205 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 19° | 14° | 4.0 h | 25 | 216 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 19° | 14° | 4.1 h | 23 | 188 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 20° | 13° | 4.6 h | 21 | 141 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 20° | 13° | 4.4 h | 22 | 209 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 20° | 12° | 4.7 h | 16 | 135 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 20° | 11° | 6.0 h | 9 | 64 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
11.41° N, 76.70° E · 2,242 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Ooty
The best time to visit Ooty is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 216 mm.
Ooty through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ooty in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Ooty in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Ooty in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Ooty in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ooty for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ooty
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 Ooty: score 94 against 55. In February, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 94better |
| Day high | 20° | 22° |
| Night low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 209 mm | 22 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Ooty month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January21° · 7 h
In January, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in January94February22° · 8 h
In February, Ooty is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in February88March23° · 8 h
In March, Ooty is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in March70April23° · 7 h
In April, Ooty is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in April59May22° · 6 h
In May, Ooty is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 176 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in May55June20° · 4 h
In June, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 205 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in June53July19° · 4 h
In July, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 216 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in July54August19° · 4 h
In August, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in August55September20° · 5 h
In September, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in September55October20° · 4 h
In October, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in October59November20° · 5 h
In November, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 135 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ooty.
Ooty in November79December20° · 6 h
In December, Ooty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ooty.
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Ooty vs. Mysore
In October the holiday weather in Ooty and Mysore is about equally good (score 55 vs. 55). During the day Mysore is 7 °C warmer than Ooty. Mysore gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ooty | Mysore |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 18 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Ooty ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 12OotyThis page20°55
Planning a trip to Ooty
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ooty 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.
Ooty has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,130 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ooty
When is the best time to visit Ooty?
The best time to visit Ooty is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ooty?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. July is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Ooty?
Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 216 mm. The driest month is February with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ooty get?
Ooty gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ooty in?
Ooty uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ooty?
A nonstop flight from London to Ooty takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ooty?
Ooty has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 54, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 85.
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