Climate Insights for Ooty

The climate in Ooty is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1605mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 259mm of rainfall. Ooty is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Ooty sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°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.

Ooty is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1605mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 259mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. That's 244mm less than July, 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.

Ooty is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ooty, which began on June 21, 2026. Ooty 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Ooty is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. 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 Ooty 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.