Climate Insights for Kodaikānāl

The climate in Kodaikānāl is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2740mm of precipitation falls per year. Kodaikānāl receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kodaikānāl 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Kodaikānāl sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Kodaikānāl is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2740mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 344mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33mm. That's 311mm 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.

Kodaikānāl 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 February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kodaikānāl, which began on March 20, 2026. Kodaikānāl 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Kodaikānāl is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 Kodaikānāl 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.