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Weather & Climate in Kodaikānāl, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kodaikānāl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,883 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,883 ft (2,098 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2393°N, 77.4893°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
Kodaikānāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (1.0").