Palani, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Palani is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 70,467. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

70,467 Population 27,526/sq mi density

1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

29.6 in Annual Rain

Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population70,467

Density27,526/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)

Rain29.6 in/yr

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)

Population	70,467
Population Density	27,526 / sq mi
Elevation	1,076 ft (328 m)
Coordinates	10.4503°, 77.5209°
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata
Country	🇮🇳 India
State / Province	Tamil Nadu
Average Temperature	77°F (25°C)
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation	29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palani

Palani is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 70,467. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Palani

Palani has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1163 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	22.4°C / 72°F	15.1° / 30.8°	34.1
Feb	24.4°C / 76°F	16° / 34.6°	5.8
Mar	27.6°C / 82°F	17.9° / 38.1°	18.2
Apr	29.3°C / 85°F	21.6° / 39.1°	62.6
May	28.1°C / 83°F	21.8° / 37.8°	95.3
Jun	26.1°C / 79°F	20.8° / 34.5°	84.5
Jul	25.2°C / 77°F	20.8° / 32.3°	110.7
Aug	25.1°C / 77°F	20° / 33°	140.5
Sep	24.8°C / 77°F	19.7° / 31.8°	129.1
Oct	24.5°C / 76°F	19.1° / 32°	232.8
Nov	23.3°C / 74°F	18° / 29.1°	161.5
Dec	22.4°C / 72°F	16.4° / 28.8°	88.6

Palani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	77.0°F
	43% above India avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,076 ft (328 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	27,526/sq mi
Coordinates	10.4503°N, 77.5209°E
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"

22% below India avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 6.69"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2018	Gaja	Category 1	173 km
2011	Thane	Category 1	295 km
2000	Unnamed	Category 1	289 km
1993	Unnamed	Category 1	221 km
1992	Unnamed	Category 1	296 km
1984	Unnamed	Category 1	227 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
February	75°F (24°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	79°F (26°C)	0.6 in
April	81°F (27°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
May	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	1.8 in
August	78°F (25°C)	1.7 in
September	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in
October	76°F (25°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
November	74°F (23°C)	5.3 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Coldest

Palani has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Palani

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College	College	-	,
Arulmigu Palaniyandavar Arts & Science College	College	-	,
Regional Coffee Research Station	College	-	,

Schools in Palani

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
CSI wakeman school	-	-	-	-
Kennedy Matriculation School	-	-	-	-
Akshaya Public School	-	-	-	-
Government Girls Higher Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Municipal Higher Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Little Flower Higher Secondary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Palani

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
mazhai-fm	-	MP3

Museums in Palani

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Kodai Observatory Museum
Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History
Wax World

Libraries in Palani

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Jane Cummings Library		0.0
Kodaikanal Anaikudi Public Library		0.0
Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Palani

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Anna Salai Market
Daily Market
Kodaikanal Township Daily Vegetable Market
Oddanchatram New Vegetable Market
Oddanchatram Vegetable Market
Veggie market

Hotels in Palani

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ganpat Grand

Hotel and bakery

Hotel Sravanabhava

Rajalakshmi Lodge

Restaurants in Palani

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aharam

Chellam Canteen

Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant

Hotel Saravanabhava

Cinemas in Palani

4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Valluvar Theatre

Sami Theatre

Sandhana Krishna Theatre

Valluvar Theatre

Clinics in Palani

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anbu Nursing Home, Palani

Sankararaman Nursing home

Siva Shakthi Nursing Home

Train Stations in Palani

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palani

Bus Stations in Palani

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palani Bus Stand

TNSTC Bus Depot , Palani

Gas Stations in Palani

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum

Indian Auto Gas

Indian Oil

Banks in Palani

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhanlaxmi Bank

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

Gyms in Palani

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palani Arivuthirukovil

Airports Near Palani

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Large Airport
Madurai Airport	IXM	Medium Airport
Coimbatore Air Force Station	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Palani

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Palani Head Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palani

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Arulmigu Kulandai Velayudhaswami Thirukkovil
Arulmigu Sri Renakaliamman Temple
Ganpathy Kovil
Periya Nayaki Amman Temple
Pon Kaliyamman Kovil
Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple
Sri Vinayagar Temple
Sri Vinayagar Temple
Thiru Aavinankudi Murugan Temple
Thiru Dandayuthapani Swami Kovil
Vinayagar Kovil

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Around Palani

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	6
Hospitals	18
Restaurants	4
Banks	3
Hotels	3
Parks	1
Police Stations	1
Places of Worship	3

Things to See Near Palani

7 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (4)

• Idumban Malai
• Kottakkai Malai
• Palani Malai
• Vellakai Malai

🌄 Viewpoints (3)

• Palani Viewpoint
• Palani Viewpoint
• River Valley Viewpoint

🇮🇳 About India

Capital	New Delhi
Population	1,352,617,328
Area	3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita	$2,530
HDI	0.644
Life expectancy	72.0 years
Internet users	55.9%
Urban population	35.1%
Currency	INR (Rupee)
Languages	English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code	+91
TLD	.in
Driving side	left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palani

What is the population of Palani?

Palani has a population of 70,467 residents and is located in India. The population density is 27,526 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palani?

Palani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

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