Climate Insights for Gudiyatham

The climate in Gudiyatham is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 925mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Gudiyatham is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Gudiyatham sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Gudiyatham is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 925mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 138mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2mm. That's 135mm less than November, 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.

Gudiyatham is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/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 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Gudiyatham, which began on June 21, 2026. Gudiyatham is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Gudiyatham 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 29mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gudiyatham 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.