Kodaikānāl weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was fog and 10°C (50°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM (8.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Kodaikānāl sits 2091 m (6,861 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kodaikānāl, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM (8.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Oct–Nov
About Kodaikānāl weather
Is it raining in Kodaikānāl right now?
No. It’s fog and 10° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM (8.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kodaikānāl this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–21° and lows of 10–13°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kodaikānāl lately?
In the past 7 days, Kodaikānāl had 5 rainy days and 72.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kodaikānāl?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kodaikānāl weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kodaikānāl?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kodaikānāl is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (78°F) in December to 33°C (92°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Kodaikānāl?
October is the wettest month, with about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kodaikānāl?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 16°C (62°F).
Does Kodaikānāl have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months