Climate Insights for Madikeri

The climate in Madikeri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2287mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 628mm of rainfall. Madikeri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Madikeri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Madikeri is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2287mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 628mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4mm. That's 625mm 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.

Madikeri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Madikeri, which began on June 21, 2026. Madikeri 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 March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Madikeri is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Madikeri 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.