Climate Insights for Gudalur

The climate in Gudalur is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1615mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 226mm of rainfall. Gudalur sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Gudalur sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Gudalur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1615mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 226mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 214mm less than August, 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.

Gudalur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Gudalur, which began on March 20, 2026. Gudalur sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in April at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Gudalur is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gudalur 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.