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The best time to visit Palakkad is February
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 40℃ (104℉) in Palakkad. In the colder months such as December, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 18℃ (65℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Palakkad during the day, the sun stays up the longest around January. The wet season in Palakkad 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 all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Palakkad. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Palakkad seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Palakkad as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Palakkad 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 Palakkad
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 Palakkad 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.
Palakkad 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 Palakkad 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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Palakkad in January
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad 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.
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Palakkad in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad 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.
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Palakkad in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in March, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Palakkad in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Palakkad in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 135mm (5") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Palakkad in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 112mm (4") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Palakkad in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 140mm (6") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Palakkad in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 174mm (7") over 30 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Palakkad in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Palakkad in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 176mm (7") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Palakkad in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Palakkad in December
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Palakkad 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.
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