Best time to visit Munnar, India

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The best time to visit Munnar is February-March

If you’re looking to travel to Munnar for your next trip but aren’t sure when to go and when to avoid, this article is all you’ll need. The best time to visit Munnar is February-March due to the excellent all-round weather conditions, and it’s also not during the height of peak travel periods, so it’s not likely to be as busy.

The very hottest temperatures in Munnar get to around 34℃ (94℉) in the height of summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 16℃ (60℉) at night.

The sun stays up the longest in Munnar in January, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Munnar usually falls during the months surrounding October each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Munnar are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!

Warmest month

April

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

January

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Munnar seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Munnar as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Munnar is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Munnar

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Munnar for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Munnar climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Munnar for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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OCT
NOV
DEC

Munnar in January

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Munnar in February

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 62%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 7 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Munnar in March

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Munnar in April

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 140mm (6") over 25 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Munnar in May

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 232mm (9") over 29 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Munnar in June

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Munnar in July

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 119mm (5") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Munnar in August

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 171mm (7") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Munnar in September

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 136mm (5") over 25 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Munnar in October

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 326mm (13") over 27 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Munnar in November

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 209mm (8") over 23 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Munnar in December

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 17 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Munnar in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Munnar is usually April, where temperatures tend to rise to around 33℃ (91℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Munnar is generally around January. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in January first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Munnar is generally around October, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of October too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Munnar, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in January are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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