Climate Insights for Achankovil
Punalur, Kerala, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Achankovil is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,489 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 386 mm of rainfall. Achankovil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Achankovil is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 98 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 15.2 in of rainfall. Achankovil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Achankovil sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 35°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Achankovil sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 96°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Achankovil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,489 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 207 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 386 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14 mm. That's 372 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Achankovil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 98 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 14.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Achankovil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Achankovil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achankovil based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achankovil based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.