Best Time To Visit Kodaikanal - Weather, Season & Climate

Best Time To Visit Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is one of the finest hill stations in Tamil Nadu, a state that is home to splendid temples, historic ruins, fantastic food, and a culture that forms an unbroken link from its glorious past to the present day. The best time to visit Kodaikanal is from October to March, however Kodaikanal hill station is ideal for vacation throughout year.

Situated atop a plateau in the Nilgiris and surrounded by dense evergreen forests, Kodaikanal is shielded from the scorching heat of the plains. It is an ideal destination for a family getaway and offers many exciting activities.

Between planning your trip and deciding which places to visit in Kodaikanal, it is also important for you to know which times of the year are best to visit this beautiful hill station. While Kodaikanal weather is pleasant just about all year long, each season is suitable for different types of experiences.

Best Time To Visit Kodaikanal - Summer In Kodaikanal

The best time to visit Kodaikanal is during the most intense summer months, between April and June. This does not mean that Kodaikanal loses allure during the rest of the year. The contrast of the heat in the plains with the refreshing coolness of the mountains seems to provide more respite during summer.

While nearby towns reel under an average high temperature of 40 °C during the summer months, Kodaikanal stays cool at a pleasant 20 °C. For this very reason, summer happens to be the best time to visit Kodaikanal, with everyone keen on escaping the heat.

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Things To Experience In Kodaikanal During Summer

Summer is best time to visit Kodaikanal, it provides you with the opportunity to experience the annual summer festival, as well as the famous flower shows. You can spend your time with your family cheering along with the lively crowd as the otherwise placid lake comes alive for the rowing competition that takes place at this time of the year. It is also a perfect time to take a stroll around Coaker’s Walk, go for a couple of light treks, or cycle around the Kodaikanal Lake. For a comfortable stay, you can choose Le Poshe Kodiakanal resort, rooms of which are equipped with modern amenities.

Best Time To Visit Kodaikanal - Monsoon In Kodaikanal

July to September is best month to visit Kodaikanal. During these months, the influx of visitors drastically decreases, and one can experience the magnificence of solitude amidst the hills. The monsoons hit southern India during this time, resulting in the roads leading to Kodaikanal becoming comparatively less accessible.

For those who enjoy the rain this is the best time to visit Kodaikanal and reflect on life instead of indulging in frantic sightseeing. At this time the average daytime temperature rarely goes above 18 °C, and the nights can be a slightly chilly 10 °C.

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Things To Experience In Kodaikanal During Monsoon

The scenic points and valleys are coloured in shades of green and grey that you will not see in any other season. The foggy hills are not the only things that make Kodaikanal dreamy during the monsoon. The calming scent of the towering eucalyptus trees engulfs your senses and perfumes the humid air.

It often provides the best of all the seasons combined, especially if you happen to visit during a mild spell, where you can enjoy warm, summery days that encourage outdoor activities, and cool nights when you can sip on hot coffee or chocolate and indulge in some serious board games.

If you happen to have a Club Mahindra Membership, and decide to stay in the Club Mahindra Kodaikanal Resort, visiting Kodaikanal during the monsoon becomes even more pleasurable. There are scores of activities to do within the Kodaikanal resort, along with excellent entertainment avenues – and inarguably the best local delicacies in town! Read through Club Mahindra reviews by our happy members to know how they enjoyed their family holidays at out resort.

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Best Time To Visit Kodaikanal - Winter In Kodaikanal

If you enjoy bracing cold weather, October to March is best time to visit Kodaikanal. There are some residual showers at this time, and though they only last for a short while, they can sometimes get quite intense. The average daytime temperatures are a pleasant 16 °C, with the night temperature often dropping to a decidedly chilly 8 °C. In December the temperature dips to its lowest, so it pays to be prepared with suitably warm clothes. These can also be purchased in the local market. Quite a few hotel rooms have fireplaces built in (especially in and around Vattakanal), and locals sell you ample firewood that can last for two to three days, for a hundred rupees.

Things To Experience In Kodaikanal During Winter

You can catch the ethereal view of a mist-covered Kodaikanal Lake during this season. It also makes an ideal time to crowd around the fireplace and regale in childhood stories and some catching up if you’re visiting with your siblings and children.

While you can delve into local as well as continental delicacies in Kodaikanal throughout the year, you will particularly enjoy the hot, delicious food in the winters. You could opt for the local cuisines or take a short walk down the market road, which is lined with some of the best eateries in town, serving all kinds of fare, from Tibetan to European.

The sky, when it is not cloudy, sparkles with the display of thousands of stars, making it one of the best places in India for stargazing. You can spend hours ensconced in warm clothing sipping on a cup of coffee or tea, marvelling at the magnificent tapestry the universe has unveiled for you. Trekking takes on a new dimension as brisk walking generates heat within the body and the hunger you experience later makes the food taste all the more delicious.

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Extended Winters In Kodaikanal

February and March are slow months that can be fully exploited by intrepid tourists. The rates are well below the peak rates and the pace of life slows to a crawl. The average temperatures during the day do not exceed 20 °C while the night remains chilly at an average 9 °C. This makes it ideal for trekking during the day and snuggling cosily in front of a fire at night.

The town feels deserted as most hotel operators also take a break and leave for their own family vacations. There is a good chance to spot the legendary gaur in the forests, as they become emboldened by the lack of human activity. It’s also an excellent time for artists to introspect and get their creative juices flowing. With the busy tourist season just around the corner, it’s the calm before the storm!

Kodaikanal is one of the best place to visit in Tamil Nadu. Get a detailed information about Tamil Nadu tourism such as best time to visit, places to visit and things to do in Tamil Nadu.

Indulge in several activities and experiences on your next stay at our Kodaikanal resort, Yercaud or any of the other Club Mahindra resorts in Tamil Nadu. With several things to do at our resorts, and nearby places to visit in Kodaikanal, Yercaud, and other destinations in Tamil Nadu, a magical family holiday is assured.